Example Sentences
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I knocked on the doors of more neighbors to come out and push together.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
A chorus of “oohs!” rang around the field, and one teammate said, “Oh my god, Carter … you got knocked on your ass!”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
Volpato played in three of Australia's four World Cup matches as they reached the round of 32, where they were knocked out by Egypt in a penalty shootout.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
"The gendarmes knocked on every door," said Boisvert, adding they left by car with their two children, aged five and two.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
So they went back to the captain’s cabin and the first mate knocked.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
