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is knocking

  • present progressive
    of knock (3rd person singular).
    knock
    verb (used without object)
    to strike a sounding blow with the fist, knuckles, or anything hard, especially on a door, window, or the like, as in seeking admittance, calling attention, or giving a signal.

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Starting July 1, the Education Department is knocking 1 percentage point off these borrowers’ loans for the next two years.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026

Their weapons are laid out on the table; destiny is knocking on the door.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026

Slovenian Luka Doncic is knocking on the door, while Wembanyama could be the league's next top star.

From Barron's ● Feb. 14, 2026

“The downward trend in office valuation is more pronounced in older and less ideally located buildings,” the report said, perhaps such as the aging campus Kearny is knocking down.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 2024

Sixty seconds later, someone is knocking at the door.

From "Goodbye Stranger" by Rebecca Stead