knocked over
Example Sentences
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"It was heartbreaking. We were scared that she had been knocked over or that she wasn't around any more," she said.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 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
Forest players were quick to complain to referee Jones, arguing that Gibbs-White had been knocked over by Nico O'Reilly and prevented from blocking Cherki's strike.
From BBC ● Dec. 27, 2025
Wilshire Boulevard Temple officials said that protesters knocked over a vase during the altercation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 3, 2025
“Ork!” said Captain Cook, and strutting into the living room, he knocked over the best lamp.
From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater
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