Examples of knock over in a Sentence
he knocked over six convenience stores before getting caught
knocked me over trying to get out the door
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During one detention in a New Hampshire court, the agents who tackled and arrested a Venezuelan man also knocked over a bystander walking with a cane.
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 7 May 2025
Give them about 2 feet of space in a warm, sheltered spot where they won't be knocked over by the wind.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
An altercation ensued with the babysitter and one child was knocked over in the struggle.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
When someone in the background scolds him, the dog quickly jumps off the counter, knocking over a few bottles.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 7 May 2025
Give them about 2 feet of space in a warm, sheltered spot where they won't be knocked over by the wind.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
An altercation ensued with the babysitter and one child was knocked over in the struggle.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
When someone in the background scolds him, the dog quickly jumps off the counter, knocking over a few bottles.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 24 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for knock over
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“Knock over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knock%20over. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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