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
At several points fences were knocked over as the weight of the crowd surged against them.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 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
The storm has knocked over trees, caused car crashes and knocked out power for thousands across the state.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 26, 2025
It sounded so foolish and inadequate, as though she had knocked over a favorite houseplant, or forgotten a birthday.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
