How to Use knockdown in a Sentence

knockdown

1 of 3 adjective
  • Now's your chance to buy these items at knockdown prices!
  • Gavin, just an inch shorter, is a knockdown shooter who plays on the wing.
    — Shawn McFarland, courant.com, 11 Aug. 2021
  • More than one of Leal’s new teammates pointed to him as a knockdown shooter.
    — Jon Blau, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Oct. 2020
  • Rookie Bey was largely a knockdown shooter — and a good one, too.
    — Omari Sankofa Ii, Detroit Free Press, 21 Oct. 2021
  • Just be aware that lighter projectiles don’t produce as much knockdown power.
    — Joseph Albanese, Field & Stream, 2 Mar. 2021
  • The first key for him was turning from a competent 3-point shooter to a knockdown one.
    — Andy Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 May 2021
  • Johnson isn't ever going to be a knockdown shooter from the 3-point line.
    — Shawn Windsor, Detroit Free Press, 9 Feb. 2018
  • The two performed most of the complicated moves during the knockdown fight that turns amorous.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 19 Aug. 2021
  • In the fourth round, Maxwell got Johnson with a clean knockdown courtesy of his right hand.
    — oregonlive, 7 June 2021
  • He is viewed as a safe pick at this point of the draft and has the tools to develop into a knockdown shooter at the next level.
    — Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 7 June 2022
  • The Celtics may be a knockdown shooter away from taking that final step to reach the finals, but who is their leader?
    — Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 12 Oct. 2020
  • Though the effect is similar in appearance to a knockdown texture, the skip trowel is more spaced out.
    — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2022
  • This was not, however, of the knockdown drag-out social-media variety.
    — Gerry Bethge, Outdoor Life, 29 Jan. 2020
  • Getting stronger, being more of a knockdown shooter, and being able to make shots more consistently.
    — Zach Osterman, Indianapolis Star, 30 July 2019
  • Phoenix has some pieces, but could use a more athletic four, a backup point guard who could start for other teams and another knockdown shooter.
    — Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 22 Sep. 2020
  • Or is this a new reality for a while that is going to make Georgia just a knockdown, drag-out fight every cycle?
    — NBC News, 8 Nov. 2020
  • Fudd is a scoring guard with a knockdown mid-range jumper, while Bueckers arguably shines brightest as a distributor.
    — Alexa Philippou, courant.com, 12 Nov. 2020
  • Fueled by energetic ball movement and knockdown 3-point shooting, their offense ranked among the league’s best.
    — Josh Robbins, OrlandoSentinel.com, 4 Nov. 2017
  • The Pistons as a whole didn’t shoot well on Friday, and spacing could be an issue this season as the roster lacks knockdown shooters.
    — Omari Sankofa Ii, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2020
  • Russell Westbrook probably didn’t turn into a knockdown jump shooter at halftime.
    — Rohan Nadkarni, SI.com, 26 Apr. 2018
  • With Kyrie Irving as his capable co-star and a pack of knockdown shooters, LeBron has just that.
    — Anthony Slater, The Mercury News, 26 May 2017
  • The New Castle native is a knockdown shooter and an unselfish teammate, willing to do anything needed to get the win.
    — Akeem Glaspie, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Jan. 2022
  • The new tanks can be retrofitted to any early-model Texans, giving hunters even more knockdown power with their existing rifle.
    — Joseph Albanese, Field & Stream, 21 Aug. 2020
  • Both of those shooting percentages are career highs for the 6-foot-8 wing, who has become a knockdown shooter for Golden State.
    — Zachary Cohen, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2021
  • The Cavaliers are becoming stacked with young talent, but Agbaji is a knockdown shooter who can help their offense with his perimeter game.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 22 June 2022
  • Precisely how does something like an unexpected furlough, a knockdown fever, or an abrupt upending of our routines translate to hundreds of hairs leaving our head every day?
    — Jolene Edgar, Allure, 20 Nov. 2020
  • As a player, Hoiberg was never a star in the NBA but craved out a 10-year career as a knockdown shooter and a no nonsense glue guy.
    — Akeem Glaspie, Indianapolis Star, 14 Dec. 2019
  • The Magic’s young core includes Hezonja, who was billed as a knockdown shooter and superb athlete when Orlando drafted him.
    — Josh Robbins, OrlandoSentinel.com, 31 Oct. 2017
  • She was recently named a first-team All-American and is a deadly knockdown shooter that is extremely competitive.
    — Jonas Shaffer, baltimoresun.com, 18 Apr. 2018
  • Wales continued to enjoy complete control and scored their third when Vokes flicked Andy King’s knockdown past the outstretched fingers of Yan into the goal.
    — Afp, chicagotribune.com, 22 Mar. 2018

knockdown

2 of 3 noun
  • Hawkins is a knockdown shooter from midrange and behind the arc.
    — Tyler Dragon, USA TODAY, 23 June 2023
  • Love had fended off a second-round knockdown and stood his ground.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland, 13 Nov. 2022
  • The first knockdown was a flash knockdown, bounced it off and came back harder.
    — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 9 May 2026
  • The redshirt-senior tied for the team lead with six knockdowns and did not allow a sack.
    — oregonlive, 28 Oct. 2019
  • There were no knockdowns, no calls from commentators that now live on as sound bites.
    — Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The problem is, Louisville isn't sure yet when the next knockdown is coming.
    — Jeff Greer, The Courier-Journal, 21 Feb. 2018
  • Three knockdowns and two pressures were via unblocked rushers.
    — Ryan O’Halloran, The Denver Post, 9 Dec. 2019
  • But the original call of knockdown was waved off before the final round.
    — José M. Romero, The Arizona Republic, 26 Mar. 2023
  • Seider hung in there for a bit but Kastelic soon took over and scored a clean knockdown with a right cross.
    — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
  • The main defensive issue has been dealing with the knockdowns of those long balls.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Both teams make their living on the defensive end, so this could be a knockdown-drag out affair.
    — cleveland, 12 Feb. 2021
  • To beat Ceja, Magsayo had to survive a fifth-round knockdown.
    — Josh Katzowitz, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2022
  • Then there's the knockdowns that leave your fighter limp and the opponent has more time to finish the fight.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
  • Here’s the knockdown and Adeleye’s barrage later in the round.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
  • When needed, the elastic tubes are easy to replace or swap out for ones that offer more knockdown power.
    — Jim Cobb, Field & Stream, 13 Sep. 2023
  • But coupled with one in the fourth round, the two knockdowns provided the winning margin.
    — John Whisler, ExpressNews.com, 10 Oct. 2019
  • If the referee hadn't stopped the fight, Usyk would have been up on two cards and even on the third after the knockdown.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
  • Fury pressed ahead after the knockdown and forced Schwarz's corner to throw in the towel before the bell.
    — Greg Beacham, courant.com, 17 June 2019
  • One of those knockdowns came on the fourth place of the game — a 51-yard Justin Fields touchdown run.
    — Nathan Baird, cleveland.com, 6 Sep. 2019
  • Naquan Jones had an important tackle-for-loss, stopping a drive, and a knockdown.
    — Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Both landed some shots until Jeannot scored with a knockdown overhand right.
    — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 24 Dec. 2025
  • Castaneda suffered the first knockdown of his career on the way to a lopsided loss.
    — John Whisler, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Dec. 2021
  • Garcia maintained control of the bout with the knockdown the difference.
    — Calvin Watkins, Dallas News, 29 Feb. 2020
  • In the first fight, Ward recovered from a knockdown to win the razor-thin decision.
    — Branson Wright, cleveland.com, 10 May 2017
  • But Byrd did Lee a favor, saving him from more knockdowns and punishment.
    — Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2019
  • The Spaniard is a tall, playmaking guard with major feel and a knockdown jumper who thrives within team concepts.
    — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2026
  • The fight ended in the sixth round, however, with Joshua stopping Paul with a fierce knockdown.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2025
  • The idea was to create a treasure hunt for surprise items available only for short periods at knockdown prices.
    — James R. Hagerty, WSJ, 4 Aug. 2017
  • After both players helmets got knocked off, Kastelic scored the knockdown with an overhand right.
    — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Gonzalez picked up two knockdowns, in the eighth and ninth round, on the path to a dominating performance.
    — Calvin Watkins, Dallas News, 29 Feb. 2020

knock down

3 of 3 verb
  • He was knocked down nine times.
    — Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Troy knocked down those huge free throws.
    — John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
  • The blaze was quickly knocked down.
    — Austin Turner, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Strong winds knocked down power lines near the car.
    — Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Smart was the guy that knocked down shots for them today.
    — ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Sometimes a team needs to be knocked down a peg or two.
    — Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Sometimes there are gaps where they have been knocked down.
    — Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Mederos reached behind his back to knock down a line drive.
    — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Had a stray dog run up the stairs, knocking down the plant?
    — Tao Lin, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
  • At least one person died when the storm knocked down his house.
    — Harold Maass, The Week, 13 Mar. 2023
  • Trees, light poles, and street signs also were knocked down.
    — Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 11 June 2026
  • He’d get knocked down during a match but get up with a smile.
    — Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Both teams have lineups flush with guys who can knock down the triple.
    — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 18 May 2025
  • Flagg had a chance to tie the game in the clutch but couldn't knock down the shot.
    — Zach Harper, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
  • If a tree knocks down a power line or hits a home, call for help.
    — Dr. Nick Goltz, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2024
  • Braun knocked down three 3-pointers that night.
    — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Kara Dunn knocked down a three-pointer.
    — Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
  • My dad used to say, when you get knocked down, Joey, just get up.
    — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
  • If you got knocked down along the way, there’s only one way to get up.
    — Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
  • The ability to get knocked down and rise again.
    — Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 15 June 2026
  • Miller said it was knocked down in about 20 minutes.
    — Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 15 June 2026
  • Caught in the wind, which knocked down two fly balls that could’ve left the ballpark.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Gonzalez dove and knocked down the bomb with one hand.
    — February 9, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
  • The teenager was knocked down onto the ice.
    — Brian Maass, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
  • People are welcome to come knock down or break down my door on this.
    — Emily Gould, Vulture, 26 Jan. 2023
  • Strong winds can also knock down tree branches and move tents and awnings.
    — Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
  • Not even two weeks after the show came out, it’s been knocked down off #1.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Trees and power lines were knocked down by severe straight-line winds.
    — Cbs Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 13 June 2026
  • Fists and punches get thrown, bodies are knocked down, and things get messy.
    — Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 28 June 2024
  • If one of those poles gets knocked out, then the whole economy gets knocked down.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026

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