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
But after Algeria beat the Leopards on Tuesday, Algerian player Mohamed Amine Amoura faced a backlash for mimicking Mboladinga and falling to the ground as though the statue had been knocked over.
From BBC ● Jan. 8, 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
Cushions that had still been up top, drapped on the handrails and boom, were knocked over the side into the water.
From "The Voyage Of The Frog" by Gary Paulsen
