knocking
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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He described knocking the property's door aggressively, with the owner answering, and having no idea of what was happening on her roof.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
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
"By about 22:20 we were escorted back to our houses, I got a bag out and they were knocking on the door saying hurry up. I've got very little with me."
From BBC • May 30, 2026
After they knocked on the wall and heard knocking back, officers cut into Brewjee’s wall and uncovered only cinder block and cement, according to police.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
He stood up abruptly, knocking the desk chair over backward.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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