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

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

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

“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

A few feet away, Glenn Allen knocked around balls with another Wallace player.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson