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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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Several drink holders throughout the table keep drinks in place and safe from being knocked over.
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2024
Candles were knocked over and flowers were strewn everywhere.
—Peter Breen, Chicago Tribune, 13 Sep. 2024
Rodriguez lifted Smith off the ground by his waistband and shirt collar and slammed him into the floor, the government stated, knocking over a computer monitor on a nearby table.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 9 Sep. 2024
Ferguson police released footage Tuesday of a man knocking over a police officer during protests that marked the 10th anniversary of the fatal shooting of Michael Brown, an incident the city's police chief said left the officer with a severe brain injury.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 15 Aug. 2024
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2024
Candles were knocked over and flowers were strewn everywhere.
—Peter Breen, Chicago Tribune, 13 Sep. 2024
Rodriguez lifted Smith off the ground by his waistband and shirt collar and slammed him into the floor, the government stated, knocking over a computer monitor on a nearby table.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 9 Sep. 2024
Ferguson police released footage Tuesday of a man knocking over a police officer during protests that marked the 10th anniversary of the fatal shooting of Michael Brown, an incident the city's police chief said left the officer with a severe brain injury.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 15 Aug. 2024
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“Knock over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knock%20over. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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