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Discover LudwigThe term "knockout stage" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when referring to a form of competition or tournament in which the losers are eliminated after a single loss, and the winner continues playing until they win the entire competition. For example, "In this soccer tournament, teams will compete in a knockout stage to determine the ultimate champion."
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Victory saw them qualify for the knockout stage.
The top two teams will progress to the knockout stage.
In 2002, Argentina failed to qualify for the knockout stage.
No wonder they never made it to the knockout stage.
It is the biggest upset in the knockout stage.
Both countries advanced to the World Cup's knockout stage.
However, drawing Real Madrid in the first knockout stage wasn't part of the masterplan.
But the collective depth of this squad's midfield should see them qualify for the knockout stage.
Liverpool will qualify for the knockout stage with a win or a goalless draw at Anfield.
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Victory would send the Germans into the knockout stage.
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