knop
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of knop
1325–75; Middle English; Old English cnop; cognate with Dutch knop, German Knopf
Example Sentences
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“We began tactically curtailing volumes this month,” said Jeremy Knop, the CFO of producer EQT, on an earnings call this week.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
The findings add to mounting concerns about how artificial light harms wildlife, says Eva Knop, an ecologist at the University of Zürich.
From Science Magazine • Jan. 18, 2023
“In law enforcement, they’re our lifeline,” McHenry County Sheriff’s Deputy Aimee Knop said.
From Washington Times • Sep. 19, 2015
He and wife, Patricia Louisianna Knop, collaborated on the screenplay for "9 1/2 Weeks," which became a cult hit starring Kim Basinger and Mickey Rourke.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 4, 2012
In more recent times, it has been investigated by Schübler, Lawes and Gilbert, Knop, Sachs, Unger, and Hosäus.
From Manures and the principles of manuring by Aikman, Charles Morton
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