knocked off
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La Habra 11, Orange Lutheran 8: The surprising Highlanders, who knocked off top-seeded Murrieta Mesa earlier, have now eliminated Trinity League champion Orange Lutheran in the Division 1 quarterfinals.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
It came a day after Estonia said Nato shot down a drone over its territory, which it suspected was a Ukrainian projectile knocked off course by Russian electronic interference.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
The world economy has been knocked off course by Middle East oil turmoil repeatedly over the years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026
The club from the French capital were knocked off the top of the Ligue 1 table at the weekend after a 3-1 defeat away to Rennes allowed Lens to climb above them.
From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026
Harry ducked as Fred swung at the Bludger with all his might; the Bludger was knocked off course.
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
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