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That, too, would be struck down by the trade court, but in the meantime importers around the country, from giant corporations to individuals who simply want to buy single products from abroad, will be left mired in uncertainty.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026 -
Graeme Sloan | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down the state’s recently passed redistricting referendum, dealing a massive blow to Democrats who hoped to gain several seats from new House maps.—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Missiles were shot at our Destroyers, and were easily knocked down.—
Mosheh Gains,
NBC news,
7 May 2026
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On offense, Bridges knocked down his spot-up jumpers and was even used as a ballhandler to facilitate offense.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
5 May 2026
Verb
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When Madrid defender Rudiger knocked over Torres on the edge of the penalty area, the free-kick position to the right of centre was not in the ideal spot for a right-footer.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Virat Kohli fell for a two-ball duck in Bengaluru’s chase of 203-6 when his off stump was knocked over by Prince Yadav (3-33) in the second over.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 May 2026
Verb
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If you're tempted to remove a nest that a bird plopped in the middle of your petunias, read this first.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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In 2012, before his second big-league season, reliever Jared Hughes sat in front of his computer, plopped a pile of W-2s on the table and opened his tax filing software.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Plunked down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunked%20down. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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