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Recent Examples of KO
Brian Mazique, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The larger frame suggests Fury plans to fight for a KO in the rematch.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
For an even more legendary gift, add on a pair of KO Studio’s boxing gloves ($69), which are equally cute and designed specifically to fit and cushion women’s hands.
—Lauren Mazzo, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
Taleb performed excellently and earned his PFL MENA championship with a first-round KO.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Most of the wagers at BetMGM Sportsbook were on proposition bets, with the most popular being on Tyson to prevail either by knockout, decision or a first-round KO.
—Mark Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Nov. 2024
Taylor, the 2012 Olympic gold medalist, is 23-1 with six wins by KO.
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Amanda Serrano heading to ring
Greg Rosenstein
Serrano, who dropped the last fight with Taylor by split decision, is one of the best female fighters ever.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 16 Nov. 2024
Cruz has not fought since losing to Marlon Vera via KO in August 2022.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Look at Ruffy’s KO wins as a professional mixed martial artist in this video.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Who can forget his iconic Redd Foxx, aka Fred G. Sanford, celebration following the one-punch KO?
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The larger frame suggests Fury plans to fight for a KO in the rematch.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
For an even more legendary gift, add on a pair of KO Studio’s boxing gloves ($69), which are equally cute and designed specifically to fit and cushion women’s hands.
—Lauren Mazzo, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
Taleb performed excellently and earned his PFL MENA championship with a first-round KO.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Most of the wagers at BetMGM Sportsbook were on proposition bets, with the most popular being on Tyson to prevail either by knockout, decision or a first-round KO.
—Mark Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Nov. 2024
Taylor, the 2012 Olympic gold medalist, is 23-1 with six wins by KO.
6d ago / 7:43 PM PST
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Amanda Serrano heading to ring
Greg Rosenstein
Serrano, who dropped the last fight with Taylor by split decision, is one of the best female fighters ever.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 16 Nov. 2024
Cruz has not fought since losing to Marlon Vera via KO in August 2022.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Look at Ruffy’s KO wins as a professional mixed martial artist in this video.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for KO
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Kopylov nailed Curtis with a head kick that scored a knockdown.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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After sneaking up on Jamie at his house, Beth and her estranged brother have a bloody, knockdown brawl.William Earl, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
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As Feng was carried out on a stretcher straight to a hospital, Shi’s stunning knockout was already going viral around the world, turning the 30-year-old into a global sensation.Charlie Campbell, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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Pettit’s social media presence is filled with knockout images from his vantage point up in orbit.Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Police have arrested the brazen mugger who attacked a Hell’s Kitchen food cart vendor, knocking out several of the victim’s teeth before robbing him of thousands of dollars, police said Friday.Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Another brewing winter storm is forecast to dump heavy snow, ice and freezing rain from the South to the Mid-Atlantic this week, which could knock out power and close roads.N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
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The sequence opened with Christie’s infamous uppercut of Lakers forward Rick Fox during a 2002 preseason game, which included a brawl that spilled into the locker room tunnel.Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 12 Jan. 2025
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Usyk’s movement was good in the May meeting, but he still got tagged by several big uppercuts from Fury.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Maybe a pet knocked over your potted succulent plant or an outdoor succulent’s leaves were injured by bright sun, pests, or another issue.Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2025
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But when Young-mi gets knocked over while sprinting over, Myung-gi pushes Hyun-ju and follows her in before slamming the door.Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
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But in the film world, Adler might be best remembered for her unexpectedly daring roundhouse kick to film criticism’s sacred cow, Pauline Kael.Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 17 Dec. 2024
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Archaeologists have learned that two roundhouses were built at the site, one after the other.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 July 2024
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Minx’s reprieve was short-lived with season 2 being felled by limited press opportunities during the 2023 strikes — and sadly, third chances aren’t really a thing.EW Staff, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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On to the nominees: Jalen Arnold, Moreau Catholic football: Arnold caught three passes for 102 yards and two touchdowns and returned a kickoff 90 yards for a score as Moreau felled Ferndale 21-19 to win the NCS Division VII championship.Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
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Richard crumples to his knees against the wall, his back to Pino, as blood begins to seep across the floor.Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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Twenty-three seconds in, Bogosian dropped to his knee in front and blocked a Pavel Buchnevich shot.Joe Smith, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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“KO.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/KO. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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