The strong winds toppled many trees.
The earthquake toppled the buildings.
The tree toppled into the river.
The rebels tried to topple the dictator.
The phone company has toppled its local competition.
Recent Examples on the WebBecause as those same advocates note, Roe was not toppled in a day.—Jill Filipovic, TIME, 20 May 2024 At least seven deaths have been blamed on the Thursday night storms, which shattered windows in downtown high-rise buildings, toppled trees and sheered walls from homes.—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 18 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for topple
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