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Before the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs were struck down by the Supreme Court in February, China faced a tariff rate of 30 percent, down from astronomical triple-digit tariffs at certain points last year.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026 -
The maps had been approved by voters, then struck down by the Virginia Supreme Court.—
Justin Jouvenal,
Washington Post,
15 May 2026
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The boat knocked down a section of the bridge, and six construction workers who were on the span were killed.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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The battalion chief on scene called for additional crews, but the fire was quickly knocked down, the department said.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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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
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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 17 May. 2026.
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