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

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

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

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

Maybe she was afraid of the airplane ride and getting knocked around by those clouds.

From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia