knocked over

Example Sentences

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During a rundown play between third and home, a Verdugo Hills runner knocked over the Roosevelt third baseman.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

That’s when pitcher AJ LaSota came through with consecutive strikeouts to end the inning and charged into the dugout so pumped he almost knocked over a teammate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

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

Halfway to an American double, Ireland extended their lead to six points when Crowley knocked over a straightforward penalty, having pulled a more difficult kick to the left a few minutes prior.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2025

But his memory had warned him, and he wasn’t standing quite close enough to be knocked over.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman