knocked around
Example Sentences
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He grew up in Ontario as the third of four NHL-bound brothers, getting knocked around by future first-round draft picks Marc and Eric.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026
After Ben Casparius was knocked around in a historic blowout on Friday night, Wrobleski suffered a similar fate against Houston’s surging lineup.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 5, 2025
Despite striking out seven batters, he was knocked around for a five-spot in the third, punctuated by a hanging curveball Michael Toglia hit for a grand slam.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2025
Gallen recently pitched a shutout against the Cubs, helping his case, but he was knocked around by the Mets on Wednesday.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2023
The questions about his family still knocked around in his head like billiard balls.
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
