blow over
verb
blew over; blown over; blowing over; blows over
: to come to an end often without effect
The storm eventually blew over.
The scandal blew over and was forgotten in a few weeks.
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Stigge and his wife fled to higher ground as the storms blew over near midnight.
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Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
The top rotates to move with the wind instead of blowing over, and it’s made of anti-rust stainless steel for durability outdoors.
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Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
The rapid movement of sand, blowing over the top of the dune, put the restroom building in peril and threatened to cover even more of the parking lot if left unchecked.
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Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
Top Dems trade blows over campaign cash With California's status as the biggest state in the country, any campaign comes with a high cost, and this year’s gubernatorial contest is no different.
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Terry Collins,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
The top rotates to move with the wind instead of blowing over, and it’s made of anti-rust stainless steel for durability outdoors.
—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
The rapid movement of sand, blowing over the top of the dune, put the restroom building in peril and threatened to cover even more of the parking lot if left unchecked.
—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
Top Dems trade blows over campaign cash With California's status as the biggest state in the country, any campaign comes with a high cost, and this year’s gubernatorial contest is no different.
—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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“Blow over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blow%20over. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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