knocked around
Example Sentences
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She’s been knocked around in the court so much that politicians clamored to have it investigated by the Justice Department.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
He grew up in Ontario as the third of four NHL-bound brothers, getting knocked around by future first-round draft picks Marc and Eric.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
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
The questions about his family still knocked around in his head like billiard balls.
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
