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“knuckling”

The following 4 entries include the term knuckling.

knuckling down

verb

as in pitching in, digging in

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knuckling down (to)

verb

as in focusing (on), concentrating (on)

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knuckling under

verb

to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)

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knuckling under (to)

verb

as in submitting (to), succumbing (to)

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