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Recent Examples of kayo
Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2024
NBC News, 27 Apr. 2020
Noun
After a quick kayo in Game 1 of the ’53 World Series, in which he was removed by Dressen having given up four runs in the first inning, Erskine was at least well rested for his Game 3 start three days later.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2024
Verb
Now the coronavirus, which has kayoed sports across America and forced many minor league teams to furlough workers, could wind up sealing the fate of the Bees, the pride and joy of Burlington, Iowa.
—NBC News, 27 Apr. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kayo
Noun
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Chimaev submitted John Phillips on July 15, 2020, only to return on July 25, 2020, and defeat Rhys McKee by KO/TKO.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Dariush had a couple more devastating KO losses in 2017-18 prior to mounting an eight-fight win streak that nearly earned him a title shot.—
Brett Appley,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Recall that Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Iris Martinez was knocked out of office in the last election.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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Coco Gauff stunned by Paula Badosa at the Australian Open The American tennis star was knocked out of the Australian Open after Paula Badosa of Spain served up some serious competition.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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The knockout play-offs begin on February 11 and 12, with the second legs on February 18 and 19.—
Eduardo Tansley,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Silva, went unbeaten from his UFC debut, a June 2006 knockout of Chris Leben through July 2013 when Chris Weidman knocked him out to take Silva’s UFC middleweight crown.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Kotb appeared to be floored by the unexpected arrival of 60 sorority women.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 Jan. 2025
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One recent study found formaldehyde in 20% of the cotton clothing researchers examined, but it was gone after the items had been washed. Cars Formaldehyde adhesives can be found in vehicle dashboards, seat coverings, flooring materials, carpeting, door trim, window sealant and armrests.—
Topher Sanders,
ProPublica,
9 Dec. 2024
Noun
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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
Verb
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Monroe, who was pronounced dead at a hospital, was the target, but two children were also felled by gunfire.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Jan. 2025
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The rebuilding took 1,200 oak trees felled from forests across France to replace the framework of the roof and 1,000 construction workers.—
Riley Hoffman,
ABC News,
7 Dec. 2024
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“Kayo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kayo. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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