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as in to rob
to remove valuables from (a place) unlawfully
he knocked over six convenience stores before getting caught
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as in to drop
to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall
knocked me over trying to get out the door
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Recent Examples of knock over
The best moments in those films use the small and weird gestures — Pippin goofily knocking over a skull in Moria; Denethor crunching on a tomato — as avenues into the eldritch or grandly tragic: the arrival of the Balrog or Gondor’s doomed stand in Osgiliath.
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2024
If one trips while talking into the camera and knocks over a few others, everybody will be cool, right?
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 9 Nov. 2024
In 2019, a delivery driver died after he was hit by a tree knocked over by strong winds in Beijing, according to state media Global Times.
—Chris Lau, CNN, 17 Oct. 2024
Chuckle at cats in r/pics Search Google for information on why orange cats are so nefarious
Watch a video compilation on YouTube of cats knocking over vases
Arrive at work.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2024
If one trips while talking into the camera and knocks over a few others, everybody will be cool, right?
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 9 Nov. 2024
In 2019, a delivery driver died after he was hit by a tree knocked over by strong winds in Beijing, according to state media Global Times.
—Chris Lau, CNN, 17 Oct. 2024
Chuckle at cats in r/pics Search Google for information on why orange cats are so nefarious
Watch a video compilation on YouTube of cats knocking over vases
Arrive at work.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for knock over
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Remember the good old days when people used to rob banks for money?David G.W. Birch, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Rebels have continuously celebrated their victory by robbing the Syrian Central Bank, sacking the Syrian presidential palace, and firing guns into the air.Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Dec. 2024
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Trust among Republicans over that time period dropped much more precipitously, from 70% to 40%, while roughly 80% of Democrats expressed trust in national news sources.James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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Move the plant indoors as soon as temperatures begin to drop down into the 50s at night (waiting until freezing weather will be too much of a shock).Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
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Even in cases where it was downed, the $49,000 drone was effective at drawing fire from more expensive Russian air defense missiles.Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Trump tamps down fears about RFK Jr. Trump sought to tamp down fears that Kennedy would radically revamp the Health and Human Services Department next year if he is confirmed by the Senate.Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Dec. 2024
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The fires were knocked down by 4:35 p.m., the fire department said in a follow-up post.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Banis told Newsweek she's tried previously putting up barricades, which allowed Dotty to still stay upstairs with her, but they quickly got knocked down or Dotty would break through them.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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President Bashar al-Assad, and his late father and predecessor, Hafez, were omnipresent forces, glaring down from the many billboards, posters, and statues that were felled this week with all the exuberance, rage, and grief of the long-oppressed.Rania Abouzeid, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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It was even enlarged to incorporate two massive, historic elm trees that would have been felled to accommodate the structure otherwise.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Nov. 2024
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While some destination fitness programs go morning to night, the Ranch has built in down time for napping, reading, hitting the pool or enjoying sauna, hot tub and cold plunges.Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Mixed precipitation hits Midwest The arctic blast is gone and warmer weather is leading to troublesome mixed precipitation in the Midwest.Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Even so, this book—based on Osborne’s Filipino American upbringing in the Southern US—floored me.The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
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The foam, rubber and textile granules are then sold to manufacturers to be made back into items such as shoe parts, yoga mats, or flooring for playgrounds and outdoor sports centers.AJ Willingham, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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An unannounced injury briefly knocked out Malik Mustapha, who started over Brown next to Talanoa Hufanga in his comeback.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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In boxing, Phil Williams knocked out Brandon Burke in ten seconds.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Knock over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knock%20over. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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