knocked over

Example Sentences

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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

Wilshire Boulevard Temple officials said that protesters knocked over a vase during the altercation.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

“We can’t have it knocked over — brutally — to put it brutally — before the election,” Kissinger said.

From Salon • Nov. 1, 2025

He knocked over several traffic cones by the school and then drove away, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2025

I stared at them on the bed, knocked over sideways or on their bellies.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff