knock over
Example Sentences
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Let’s hope that we can knock over that house of cards with peace walks and other forms of calm, resolute resistance.
From Salon • Feb. 13, 2026
Rather than blame the toss, Stokes pointed to England's inability to knock over India's lower order in the first innings, where they recovered from 211-5.
From BBC • Jul. 6, 2025
I couldn’t help but laugh as August — the jokester of the herd — almost managed to knock over the instrument, filling the calm air with a jarring crash.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2025
“When the horses are jumping and knock over a rail, Miles gets really upset,” said Anna Buhl, 16, one of Longnecker’s students.
From Seattle Times • May 12, 2024
The kitchen was so dark I walked slowly, my hands feeling in front of me so I wouldn’t bump into the table or knock over a pitcher on the sideboard.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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