knocked

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, England opens its World Cup against Croatia, which has reached the final and the semis at the past two tournaments—and even knocked out England in 2018.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Wind gusts were so strong at Island Bay that two women were knocked off their feet as waves washed up over the road, an AFP journalist saw.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

When Chang knocked on doors, she said, some voters asked: “Well, what’s the difference between Nithya and Karen Bass?”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Neighbors knocked on doors and warned people about industrial buildings and massive electricity and water demands nobody could quantify.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Black spots erupted momentarily in my vision as I was knocked flat on my back.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin