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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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Candles were knocked over and flowers were strewn everywhere.
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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
The 31-year-old suspect was caught on video in a staff area behind a check-in counter, engaged in a verbal altercation with two women, ages 24 and 40, before knocking over various items on a desk.
—Pilar Arias, Fox News, 15 Aug. 2024
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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
The 31-year-old suspect was caught on video in a staff area behind a check-in counter, engaged in a verbal altercation with two women, ages 24 and 40, before knocking over various items on a desk.
—Pilar Arias, Fox News, 15 Aug. 2024
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The 87-year-old woman was robbed just before 4 p.m. Wednesday in a parking lot in the 5100 block of Telegraph Avenue in the Temescal district.Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
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In straining so hard to communicate youthful vitality, Gold mostly robs the show of its violent delights.Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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Despite his prediction of economic growth, Barraud warned that if Vice President Kamala Harris gets elected with a split Congress, yields could drop because the market has already been priced in a Republican win.Louis Casiano, Fox News, 29 Oct. 2024
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For this one, our plan is to drop a video on the entire event within the next few days.Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Oct. 2024
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The storm flooded low-lying areas, ripped out roads, toppled trees, downed power lines and water pipes, and cut off entire towns.Robert B. Tucker, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Footage posted on Russian social media showed a large explosion in the area and small drones being downed by air defence systems.AFP, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2024
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On the final play of the game, the Bears simply had to knock down a Hail Mary pass attempt to keep pace in the division.Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 28 Oct. 2024
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Dealerships do offer incentives but are less willing to knock down the sticker price.Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2024
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The Commanders fan is dropped with a punch as the other lunges at the Ravens fan, only to be thrown into a brick wall and ultimately felled.Dennis Romero, NBC News, 22 Oct. 2024
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Within a year of my arrival, much of that pristine forest had vanished, felled to make way for human settlements.Rebecca Shaw, TIME, 9 Oct. 2024
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To boot, she got hit with a $19 overdraft fee because her rent check bounced after the fraud took place.Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 27 Oct. 2024
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That makes three specialized titles that could hit $20 million or more, something that has been trickier to achieve post-Covid.Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 27 Oct. 2024
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Cave says the reception fans have given the songs has floored him.Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024
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From wallpaper to flooring to backsplash tiles, peel-and-stick products are game-changers for making rentals look custom.Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2024
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In the second quarter, Apple was knocked out of the top five ranking in China by market share.Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2024
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The historic ball that the Los Angeles Dodgers star knocked out of Miami’s LoanDepot Park last month is now the most expensive ever sold at auction.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024
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