knocked around

Example Sentences

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The Padres, meanwhile, were knocked around by the tanking Minnesota Twins in a 7-4 defeat earlier in the evening.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 30, 2025

Then sophomore Eric Segura, who was pulled in the first inning of his start Friday after getting knocked around by Saint Mary’s, fired three scoreless frames.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2025

CALGARY, Alberta — Under the shadow of Friday’s trade deadline, the Kraken were knocked around at Scotiabank Saddledome, particularly their top defensive pairing.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 4, 2024

“He’s been rock solid in the middle. He’s been strong, he’s been physical, not getting knocked around, really smart, very consistent and very composed. He’s in a leadership position here and he’s embraced that.’

From Seattle Times • Sep. 4, 2023

They didn’t want their elfin guest to be knocked around too much when the capsule landed.

From "The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge" by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin