knocked around
Example Sentences
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Still, after Davis was knocked around in a three-run fourth and Dreyer was punished for walking the bases loaded in his four-run fifth, the Dodgers needed more from their offense.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 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
Emmet Sheehan, who pitched 3 ⅔ innings in relief of Kershaw, was knocked around for three runs and four hits.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2023
Gallen recently pitched a shutout against the Cubs, helping his case, but he was knocked around by the Mets on Wednesday.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2023
Ruth would never risk a story like hers knowing the pencil case had already knocked around Hailsham.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
