knocked over

Example Sentences

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The New York Times reported that during soccer matches “child-size robots tripped over each other, falling down like dominoes” and that one robot knocked over a human staff member during a running event.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

He told me ICE had knocked over the police tape during one of their advances, and no police or first responders remained.

From Slate • Jan. 25, 2026

Wilshire Boulevard Temple officials said that protesters knocked over a vase during the altercation.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

Beauden Barrett also knocked over a penalty to give the All Blacks a commanding 17-0 lead at the interval.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2025

They dropped tools and knocked over half-finished projects as they scrambled around.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss