knocked over

Example Sentences

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The New York Times reported that during soccer matches “child-size robots tripped over each other, falling down like dominoes” and that one robot knocked over a human staff member during a running event.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 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

Beauden Barrett also knocked over a penalty to give the All Blacks a commanding 17-0 lead at the interval.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2025

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

From Salon • Nov. 1, 2025

I feel like my feet are heavier than I realized and if the wind blows I won't be knocked over.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman