Example Sentences

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We will knuckle down and get going again.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2024

But whether the governor will knuckle under is anyone’s guess.

From New York Times • Apr. 12, 2018

They will not want their Ashes prospects to be damaged by Warner and I'm sure they will knuckle down and work all the harder to overcome it.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2013

Sachin Tendulkar is a guy you don't want to chat to period, because he will knuckle down, same as Brian Lara.

From The Guardian • Oct. 19, 2010

If you are cowardly, she will be bold; but if you are bold and resolute, she will knuckle down.

From Love Me Little, Love Me Long by Reade, Charles