knocking around

Example Sentences

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“Some people are knocking around with trust structures from years back and may not be proactive when it comes to managing assets in the trusts.”

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Shedding talent and salary gave Boston financial flexibility—but it also seemed to portend a season of knocking around the NBA’s ocean floor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

The problem is that doctors might sign a clean bill of health without knocking around or conducting these tests because patients with normal weight obesity can appear to be physically fit.

From Slate • May 13, 2024

There are so many former prime ministers knocking around now, how much influence does he really hold?

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2023

After he had gone to his room she could hear him knocking around and talking softly to himself.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck