knocked over

Example Sentences

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He told me ICE had knocked over the police tape during one of their advances, and no police or first responders remained.

From Slate • Jan. 25, 2026

Wilshire Boulevard Temple officials said that protesters knocked over a vase during the altercation.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

Halfway to an American double, Ireland extended their lead to six points when Crowley knocked over a straightforward penalty, having pulled a more difficult kick to the left a few minutes prior.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2025

“We can’t have it knocked over — brutally — to put it brutally — before the election,” Kissinger said.

From Salon • Nov. 1, 2025

"How dare you suggest a thing like that! Speak up, Miss Honey! You must have seen everything! Who knocked over my glass?"

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl