knocked around
Example Sentences
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She’s been knocked around in the court so much that politicians clamored to have it investigated by the Justice Department.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
He grew up in Ontario as the third of four NHL-bound brothers, getting knocked around by future first-round draft picks Marc and Eric.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
Despite striking out seven batters, he was knocked around for a five-spot in the third, punctuated by a hanging curveball Michael Toglia hit for a grand slam.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2025
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
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
