knocked around

Example Sentences

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The Padres, meanwhile, were knocked around by the tanking Minnesota Twins in a 7-4 defeat earlier in the evening.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 30, 2025

Still, after Davis was knocked around in a three-run fourth and Dreyer was punished for walking the bases loaded in his four-run fifth, the Dodgers needed more from their offense.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2025

Sewald is 33 years old now, but recalled his early days in the big leagues with the Mets, where he got knocked around from 2017 to 2020 with a 1-14 record and 5.50 ERA.

From Washington Times • Oct. 12, 2023

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

Ruth would never risk a story like hers knowing the pencil case had already knocked around Hailsham.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro