knocked around
Example Sentences
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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
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
Then sophomore Eric Segura, who was pulled in the first inning of his start Friday after getting knocked around by Saint Mary’s, fired three scoreless frames.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2025
He was knocked around for five earned runs and nine hits over five innings in his last start against Tampa Bay.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 16, 2023
He dragged himself to the kitchenette and knocked around until he came up with a lighter.
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
