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he knocked over six convenience stores before getting caught
knocked me over trying to get out the door
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Maybe a pet knocked over your potted succulent plant or an outdoor succulent’s leaves were injured by bright sun, pests, or another issue.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2025
But when Young-mi gets knocked over while sprinting over, Myung-gi pushes Hyun-ju and follows her in before slamming the door.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
Unconcerned about his role, Billy scampers from his on-set doghouse and knocks over a Christmas tree.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 11 Dec. 2024
The film discusses suicidal ideation and the main character, George Bailey, expresses some violence, including involvement in a fistfight and knocking over furniture.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2025
But when Young-mi gets knocked over while sprinting over, Myung-gi pushes Hyun-ju and follows her in before slamming the door.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
Unconcerned about his role, Billy scampers from his on-set doghouse and knocks over a Christmas tree.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 11 Dec. 2024
The film discusses suicidal ideation and the main character, George Bailey, expresses some violence, including involvement in a fistfight and knocking over furniture.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Knock over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knock%20over. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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