knocked over

Example Sentences

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He told some people Bethan had run out of their home chasing burglars, while he told others she was knocked over while taking rubbish out.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 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

“We can’t have it knocked over — brutally — to put it brutally — before the election,” Kissinger said.

From Salon • Nov. 1, 2025

It was so dreadful a beginning that Ignatius almost knocked over the table.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole