knocked around
Example Sentences
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In his MLB debut in South Korea, he was knocked around for five runs in one inning.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2025
CALGARY, Alberta — Under the shadow of Friday’s trade deadline, the Kraken were knocked around at Scotiabank Saddledome, particularly their top defensive pairing.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 4, 2024
Emmet Sheehan, who pitched 3 ⅔ innings in relief of Kershaw, was knocked around for three runs and four hits.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 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
The questions about his family still knocked around in his head like billiard balls.
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
