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
Forest players were quick to complain to referee Jones, arguing that Gibbs-White had been knocked over by Nico O'Reilly and prevented from blocking Cherki's strike.
From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025
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
“The bear must have knocked over the stove!”
From "I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964" by Lauren Tarshis
