knocked around
Example Sentences
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Tampa Bay got knocked around by Detroit on Monday night, including Mike Evans suffering a broken collarbone.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2025
Then sophomore Eric Segura, who was pulled in the first inning of his start Friday after getting knocked around by Saint Mary’s, fired three scoreless frames.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 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
“He’s been rock solid in the middle. He’s been strong, he’s been physical, not getting knocked around, really smart, very consistent and very composed. He’s in a leadership position here and he’s embraced that.’
From Seattle Times • Sep. 4, 2023
They didn’t want their elfin guest to be knocked around too much when the capsule landed.
From "The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge" by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin
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