knocked over
Example Sentences
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He told some people Bethan had run out of their home chasing burglars, while he told others she was knocked over while taking rubbish out.
From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2026
A man was trying to put up some trash bins that had been knocked over and restring police tape to form a perimeter.
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
Wilshire Boulevard Temple officials said that protesters knocked over a vase during the altercation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 3, 2025
Once inside, I go to my room, noting that Jude knocked over a water bucket on my floor in retaliation.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
