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Recent Examples of kneecap
However, instead of creating a pathway to speed up the connection of new energy sources to the grid, Trump followed this emergency declaration with a budget request for fiscal year 2026 that kneecaps energy innovation.
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Kelly Fleming, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
While the Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency grabs headlines today, kneecapping electric cars and emissions rules, a different kind of bottom-line skeptical take shouldn’t be overlooked: Are electric vehicles, in fact, as sustainable as consumers think?
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Aug. 2025
Austin officials also are bracing for the reemergence of a bill that would kneecap the city’s multibillion-dollar light rail plan, known as Project Connect.
—Ella McCarthy, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
For days, a small but critical faction of the Senate GOP conference had been raising major flags about the way this cut to states' Medicaid revenue might kneecap rural hospitals in their states.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 26 June 2025
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Kelly Fleming, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
While the Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency grabs headlines today, kneecapping electric cars and emissions rules, a different kind of bottom-line skeptical take shouldn’t be overlooked: Are electric vehicles, in fact, as sustainable as consumers think?
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Aug. 2025
Austin officials also are bracing for the reemergence of a bill that would kneecap the city’s multibillion-dollar light rail plan, known as Project Connect.
—Ella McCarthy, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
For days, a small but critical faction of the Senate GOP conference had been raising major flags about the way this cut to states' Medicaid revenue might kneecap rural hospitals in their states.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kneecap
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The Chiefs crushed the Patriots that night, winning 41-14 at Arrowhead Stadium and Brady was benched after the Chiefs smacked him down.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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Pinch-hitters Agustín Ramírez and Eric Wagaman then smacked consecutive RBI singles to deliver the Marlins their first lead of the series.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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When the financial crisis hit in 2008, Mindy Fitzpatrick considered selling her family’s 6-acre wooded lot on Friendly Road.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Sticker shock, though, is expected to hit when consumers shop for 2026 model year cars and trucks as more of those vehicles arrive at dealer lots, according to Cox Automotive.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Where truth is boxed and shelved, not wrestled with.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Sep. 2025
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Put frankly, dismissing intention has boxed the ivory tower into a corner for its ability to handle difficult conversations relating to religion.—
Matthew Mayhew,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The robot showcased exemplary skills with the bat, whacking the ball precisely in a rally of over 100 shots with human-like agility.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
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After consulting with the stunt coordinator, who gave her permission, Cooke whacked him – hard.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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Cleveland star Jose Ramirez belted his 28th home run in the first inning.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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But the Rockies, as is their wont, made the Padres squirm, belting 14 hits, including a solo home run by Mickey Moniak in the ninth off Robert Suarez.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
7 Sep. 2025
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The incentive to sock money inside retirement accounts instead of, say, a plain vanilla brokerage account is generally tied to tax breaks.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The Phillies socked some dingers.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Later that night Plumier demonstrates by swiftly slapping the limp green body of a bullfrog hard across his leg.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
9 Sep. 2025
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Garraty is forced to slap himself across the face to stay awake as Barkovitch taunts him.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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The severity, healing and availability of Purdy’s toe will depend heavily on which toe is injured and what specific part of the toe got injured.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Almost certainly out this week also is injured receiver Xavier Worthy (shoulder), who provided most of the scant glimmers of hope in the Super Bowl with eight catches for 157 yards and two touchdowns.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Kneecap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kneecap. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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