knocked-up
Example Sentences
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A burst of nitrogen gas knocked up rocks and dust into the collection filter, and then OSIRIS-REX slowly backed away without landing on Bennu.
From New York Times • May 10, 2021
With the Rangers on their third power play, DeAngelo’s shot was stopped by Varlamov and knocked up in the air before it fell to the ice behind him.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 16, 2020
With the Rangers on their third power play, DeAngelo’s shot was stopped by Varlamov and knocked up in the air before it fell to the ice behind him.
From Washington Times • Jan. 16, 2020
Financial markets have been highly volatile the last few weeks, knocked up and down by several key factors beyond the usual day-to-day movements related to specific companies.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2018
There was a frightful storm; the road, not good at the best, was almost impracticable from the weather, and his horses were completely knocked up.
From Ghosts and Family Legends A Volume for Christmas by Crowe, Catherine
