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Noun

After a quick kayo in Game 1 of the ’53 World Series, in which he was removed by Dressen having given up four runs in the first inning, Erskine was at least well rested for his Game 3 start three days later. — Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2024

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Sucker-punched by surprise storms and kayoed by hurricanes, it has been swamped, splintered and even swept out to sea on nearly a dozen occasions — always to rise from the sand for that next bout with nature. — Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 26 May 2025 Now the coronavirus, which has kayoed sports across America and forced many minor league teams to furlough workers, could wind up sealing the fate of the Bees, the pride and joy of Burlington, Iowa. — NBC News, 27 Apr. 2020

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Luis Antonio Tejeda via 10th-Round KO After an up-and-down performance through parts of the first nine rounds, Aokuso delivered an explosive one-punch KO that left Tejeda out cold, lying flat on his back.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
It’s commonly known as a walkoff KO, and O’Malley has mastered the celebration in recent years.

— Mark Puleo, New York Times, 15 June 2026

Definition of KO

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The fines come a month after firefighters declared an official knockdown of the stubborn warehouse blaze, which sent thick smoke into the surrounding neighborhoods and across Southern California.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026
Joshua was knocked down twice in the first round and looked unsteady on his feet after the first knockdown some 30 seconds into the fight.

— Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of knockdown

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Where to Use Bold Tile in the Bathroom While statement-making tile can work almost anywhere, flooring is a favorite spot to start, depending on your space.

— Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
Skarsgård was floored by the poise of Hottle, who was 9 years old at the time of filming.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

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The group stage laid the groundwork, but the knockout rounds delivered the audience surges that defined this tournament.

— Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
The decision was later overturned by FIFA, clearing Balogun to play in the United States’ knockout-stage match against Belgium.

— Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

Definition of knockout

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