Example Sentences

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Redemption announcements have been knocking down share prices of Blackstone BX -4.03%decrease; red down pointing triangle and its competitors who manage large private-credit funds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

"She must have been knocking for quite some time," he added.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025

His campaign volunteers have been knocking on doors on weekends in hopes of getting people to vote.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2024

Rapidly rising Treasury yields have been knocking the stock market lower since the summer.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 26, 2023

Aunt Kitty might not have been knocking at the orphan asylum’s doors this time, but school?

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan