knocked around
Example Sentences
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In his MLB debut in South Korea, he was knocked around for five runs in one inning.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 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
A few feet away, Glenn Allen knocked around balls with another Wallace player.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
