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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Hotel security believed Zimmerman was intoxicated before his show during soundcheck, reportedly falling and stumbling onstage, throwing microphones, tossing cymbals, knocking over parts of his drum kit, swinging a guitar, and more.
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Peter Burditt,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Framed photos fell off the walls and a computer monitor was knocked over, Harris said.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Use containers with tight-fitting lids to prevent spills in case they are knocked over.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
In the open spaces, people kicked balls around (including my toddler, who blasted a shot past me and knocked over the beer of a Colombia fan who was very, very nice about the whole thing) or found shade under the only tree.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Peter Burditt,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Framed photos fell off the walls and a computer monitor was knocked over, Harris said.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Use containers with tight-fitting lids to prevent spills in case they are knocked over.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
In the open spaces, people kicked balls around (including my toddler, who blasted a shot past me and knocked over the beer of a Colombia fan who was very, very nice about the whole thing) or found shade under the only tree.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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 1 Jul. 2026.
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