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Recent Examples of KO
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
Stunningly designed by Karl Fournier and Olivier Marty of Studio KO, the museum, along with the foundation, has changed the look and feel of Marrakech since its opening in 2017.
—Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2025
Shares of Coca-Cola (KO) shed about 17% of their value following a September 2024 high around $73.
—David Keller, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
The Russian striker produced a stunning knockout in his last outing, finishing Armen Petrosyan with a double spinning-backfist to claim a highlight-reel KO.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Chimaev submitted John Phillips on July 15, 2020, only to return on July 25, 2020, and defeat Rhys McKee by KO/TKO.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
Dariush had a couple more devastating KO losses in 2017-18 prior to mounting an eight-fight win streak that nearly earned him a title shot.
—Brett Appley, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
Who can forget his iconic Redd Foxx, aka Fred G. Sanford, celebration following the one-punch KO?
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The larger frame suggests Fury plans to fight for a KO in the rematch.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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After Season 1 launch, KO Distribution sold production rights to the likes of Mediawan for French-speaking territories, Masked Singer producer Bandicoot in the UK and Eureka Productions in Australia, while broadcaster 3Cat has taken to series in Catalonia.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
Stunningly designed by Karl Fournier and Olivier Marty of Studio KO, the museum, along with the foundation, has changed the look and feel of Marrakech since its opening in 2017.
—Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2025
Shares of Coca-Cola (KO) shed about 17% of their value following a September 2024 high around $73.
—David Keller, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
The Russian striker produced a stunning knockout in his last outing, finishing Armen Petrosyan with a double spinning-backfist to claim a highlight-reel KO.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Chimaev submitted John Phillips on July 15, 2020, only to return on July 25, 2020, and defeat Rhys McKee by KO/TKO.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
Dariush had a couple more devastating KO losses in 2017-18 prior to mounting an eight-fight win streak that nearly earned him a title shot.
—Brett Appley, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
Who can forget his iconic Redd Foxx, aka Fred G. Sanford, celebration following the one-punch KO?
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The larger frame suggests Fury plans to fight for a KO in the rematch.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for KO
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In Bogdanovic, the Clippers get a 32-year-old seasoned swingman who can still be a third or fourth scoring option and knockdown shooter.—
Janis Carr,
Orange County Register,
6 Feb. 2025
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What do the coaches need to do to help Bo Nix avoid knockdowns on some passes?—
Parker Gabriel,
The Denver Post,
26 Nov. 2024
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The teenager, who was making his senior debut for the club, scored the winning goal in the Irish side’s 1-0 victory over Molde in the first leg of their Conference League knockout phase match at the Aker Stadion.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Both sides have struggled with persistent issues – particularly injuries – this season, evident from the fact that both juggernauts need this playoff to reach the knockout stages of the Champions League.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
12 Feb. 2025
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Honoring Dikembe Mutombo This year, McClung made league history by winning the event for the third consecutive year, ultimately knocking out Castle in the final competition.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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And, although Liverpool are seven points clear at the top of the league, they have just been knocked out of the FA Cup by Championship outfit Plymouth Argyle and drawn at rivals Everton.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Only a small percentage of those players could survive Tyson's flurry of instant-knockdown uppercuts and emerge victorious with the undisputed World Video Boxing Association championship.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
9 Feb. 2025
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In Salt Lake, that’s the equivalent of an uppercut to the chin.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Slater knocks over candles and eventually trips, hitting his head on the corner of a table.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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Seeking inspiration, Lucy visits the iconic film site of the Biltmore House and accidentally knocks over an hourglass that transports her to the movie's 1947 set.—
Kelsie Gibson,
People.com,
17 Dec. 2024
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Archaeologists said as time went on a larger settlement was built, including the construction of a roundhouse and multiple enclosures, according to the release.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2025
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But in the film world, Adler might be best remembered for her unexpectedly daring roundhouse kick to film criticism’s sacred cow, Pauline Kael.—
Nicholas Bell,
SPIN,
17 Dec. 2024
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But within a year, Murder, Inc. was felled by a federal indictment—Gotti and his brother were later cleared of all charges—and struggled to return to chart dominance after rebranding as The Inc. Gotti’s methods were sometimes called into question.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
6 Feb. 2025
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Whether that sudden shift befuddled his opponent is unclear, but just 40 seconds later Shang Zhifa was sprawled on the canvas, felled by a vicious right hand.—
Charlie Campbell,
TIME,
9 Jan. 2025
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The Mavs’ injury woes also deepened on Monday, as the team lost center Daniel Gafford to a right knee sprain.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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Barring those with severe osteoporosis, chronic back pain, knee troubles, or balance issues, pretty much everyone can safely wear a weighted vest.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
11 Feb. 2025
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“KO.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/KO. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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