knocked around
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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
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
Gallen recently pitched a shutout against the Cubs, helping his case, but he was knocked around by the Mets on Wednesday.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 14, 2023
He dragged himself to the kitchenette and knocked around until he came up with a lighter.
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
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