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Examples of bowl over in a Sentence
she was bowled over to learn that she had a long-lost sister
Recent Examples on the Web
The verdict capped a weekslong trial that alternated between harrowing testimony by boys who were bowled over by Adibi’s car, and hours of analysis by psychologists who mused about Adibi’s mental state around the time of the crash.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 3 May 2024
There is, of course, always a chance of an outside candidate swooping in to bowl over the board.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 3 Apr. 2024
Twenty-five years ago The Big Lebowski bowled over audiences with the introduction of unlikely cinematic hero Jeffrey Lebowski, better known simply as The Dude, portrayed by Jeff Bridges.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 4 May 2023
Back in the 16th century, Venetian merchants arriving here were bowled over by the booming trade in play.
—Mary Winston Nicklin, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2024
James Houghton, who founded the Signature and was the head of the Juilliard drama division, was bowled over by her work.
—Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2024
Last month, Sean experienced another notable dad experience — that feeling of being bowled over by your child's adorableness.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 8 Jan. 2024
Pour any remaining butter mixture in bowl over potato mixture.
—Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2023
Get ready to be bowled over by a renegade Wagon Wheel Watusi, because Christina Aguilera just delivered one of the most stunning celebrity Halloween costumes of the year.
—EW.com, 31 Oct. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1867, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Dictionary Entries Near bowl over
Cite this Entry
“Bowl over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bowl%20over. Accessed 18 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
bowl over
verb1
: to hit and knock down while quickly moving past
2
: to greatly surprise or impress
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