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
She doesn’t want to get knocked around in a cathedral she once dominated, winning the singles title seven times.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
Despite striking out seven batters, he was knocked around for a five-spot in the third, punctuated by a hanging curveball Michael Toglia hit for a grand slam.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2025
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
Ruth would never risk a story like hers knowing the pencil case had already knocked around Hailsham.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
