knocked off
Example Sentences
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An Oakland-based musician and activist, Riley was confident enough in his identity that he couldn’t be knocked off course.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
The 7ft 4in France international, who has been named this season's defensive player of the year, hit his face on the floor after being knocked off his feet during a drive to the basket.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
“It’s almost like a storybook ending,” senior guard Sam Hoiberg said, after No. 4-seeded Nebraska knocked off Troy on Thursday.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026
The club from the French capital were knocked off the top of the Ligue 1 table at the weekend after a 3-1 defeat away to Rennes allowed Lens to climb above them.
From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026
"He got knocked off his horse and fell in the dirt," the king pointed out.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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