Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
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The housing slump has knocked Weyerhaeuser’s shares down roughly 40% from the all-time high they reached in 2022 during the pandemic lumber boom.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
The recent drop in stocks has knocked the S&P 500’s forward price-to-earnings ratio down by 18%, according to Wilson.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 6, 2026
The storm has knocked over trees, caused car crashes and knocked out power for thousands across the state.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 26, 2025
This was the second American Humbert, 27, has knocked out in Basel following his first round defeat of Sebastian Korda 24 hours earlier.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2025
The Roach has knocked a line of jars off the bookshelf and cracked the wood of a cabinet.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
