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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
Many people could be seen rushing to enter the building, several people were lying on the ground, and barriers were knocked over.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024
But even if it does get knocked over, the padding at the top will protect irons and woods alike.
—Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2024
No more bottles getting knocked over or sponges getting misplaced: Now all of my dishwashing essentials have a home.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 8 Aug. 2024
Several drink holders throughout the table keep drinks in place and safe from being knocked over.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2024
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024
But even if it does get knocked over, the padding at the top will protect irons and woods alike.
—Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2024
No more bottles getting knocked over or sponges getting misplaced: Now all of my dishwashing essentials have a home.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 8 Aug. 2024
Several drink holders throughout the table keep drinks in place and safe from being knocked over.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2024
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Photo: Adrian Nina Ormerod’s splash of pink tulle reflects a wider trend for tinted veils that has proliferated in alternative corners of the Western wedding sphere, where women aren’t robbed of £50 for a warm glass of Prosecco and the privilege of wriggling into a grubby one-size-fits-all sample.Alice Newbold, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
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Court documents state Lindsay robbed Chase Bank and U.S. Bank in Tempe and Mesa.Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024
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The 10-year Treasury yield climbed from 1.9% on Election Night 2016 to an eventual high of 3.2%, a big move that upset the bond market (because when rates rise, especially longer-duration rates, bonds drop).Brett Owens, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The idea is that if the trees that produced the acorns were successful enough at warding off flood damage to drop seeds, those seeds might be similarly resilient if replanted.Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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Approximately 40 firefighters responded to the blaze, which was first reported at 11:43 a.m., destroyed one building, damaged at least three others, and downed utility wires along 17th Street.Ryan Macasero, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Left in the wake of the tornadoes were damage to several structures and downed power lines, traffic lights and trees, the Oklahoma City Fire Department said.Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Rideshare apps are also offering to knock down costs for individuals looking for transportation to the polls.Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 2 Nov. 2024
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Paisley’s family even joins in on the fun of baking cookies, mailing a letter, knocking down a snow castle, and more.Daniela Capistrano, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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There, along the North Platte River in what is now Wyoming, the animal was felled by the arrow of a warrior named High Forehead, who may have been hungry.Tim Madigan, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
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The story claimed that two loggers felled a hollow tree and were shocked to find a body inside.Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 7 Oct. 2024
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In its earnings reported in October, Delta said U.S. travelers’ avoidance of Paris around the Olympics resulted in a $100 million revenue hit on its French routes.Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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The song, from 1959, first hit the top 10 over the 2020-21 holidays, becoming his fourth song to reach the tier.Gary Trust, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
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Their work has revealed flooring from 1760, as well as 18th-century tool marks and bark on some of the original planks.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
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Commenters on both TikToks were floored by Hershkovich’s classmates.Angel Saunders, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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The 27-year-old made his professional boxing debut in 2020, knocking out fellow YouTuber AnEsonGib in the first round.Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Advertisement Starting pitching Jack Flaherty was knocked out of the game early.Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Knock over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knock%20over. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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