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Recent Examples of kneecap
What Wachtell investigators find in their look into the Clippers will determine the future of the franchise, with the possibility that Silver could kneecap it for years to come or that the team and Ballmer could come out untouched.
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Joe Vardon, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
The administration has already done away with multiple regulations, effectively kneecapping greenhouse gas regulation.
—Molly Taft, Wired News, 12 Feb. 2026
One provision could require congressional approval for major regulations – effectively kneecapping agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) which can impose costly regulations on businesses in the name of protecting the environment and human health.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 13 Jan. 2026
These tariffs threaten to kneecap an emerging sector of innovation around the world, that is, for the first time, using traditional startup strategies and pathways to innovate, scale and grow.
—Nish Acharya, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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Joe Vardon, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
The administration has already done away with multiple regulations, effectively kneecapping greenhouse gas regulation.
—Molly Taft, Wired News, 12 Feb. 2026
One provision could require congressional approval for major regulations – effectively kneecapping agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) which can impose costly regulations on businesses in the name of protecting the environment and human health.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 13 Jan. 2026
These tariffs threaten to kneecap an emerging sector of innovation around the world, that is, for the first time, using traditional startup strategies and pathways to innovate, scale and grow.
—Nish Acharya, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kneecap
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Rich Township definitely didn’t know what to do Tuesday with Holley, who smacked two doubles and drove in three runs for H-F in a 10-3 win at Illinois-Chicago’s Curtis Granderson Stadium.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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LaRoche smacked a 2-1 pitch to deep right for a 3-run home run in the bottom of the first.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Devil Wears Prada 2 is expected to hit theaters on May 1.—
Joyann Jeffrey,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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But Edwards hit a 3-pointer a few seconds later to push the lead to 135-128 and send the home fans streaming toward the exits.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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After years of assorted pursuits — boxing, running a jazz shop, working in a Lincoln-Mercury plant — Gordy had found his calling.—
Brian McCollum,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Now, Warner and DAZN want to make boxing more a part of TV sports.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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The racket could be seen bending as Medvedev repeatedly whacked it on the clay court, as the crowd cheered with every strike.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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Also, by making sure those who whack their kids around are held responsible for their shocking and unthinkable actions.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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In the bottom of the sixth inning of that game, former Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson belted a ball to deep right center and Dubón went all out for the catch, crashing into the wall in front of the Braves’ bullpen.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Glee belted its final note over a decade ago, but the Gleeks won't stop believing.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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Evening rush-hour commuters — who thought winter was over — felt foolish after the city was socked with a record-breaking spring snowfall.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Labin details the elaborate process of elimination that determines which socks to bring to the festival each year.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
26 Mar. 2026
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In 2024, President Biden slapped China with 100 percent tariffs on its electric vehicles, or EVs.—
Seth Doane,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The extra base mattered when Ramos, 2-for-12 in the Philadelphia series and the first game against the Orioles, slapped a sinker to bring home Ramos.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
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When a Lake Dallas home exploded last month, critically injuring a woman inside, investigators said natural gas from a leaking pipe fueled the blast.—
Lexi Salazar,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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There have also been calls when people have been injured from an accident with a horse and the animal is not secured.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Kneecap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kneecap. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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