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 WebFierce headwinds for Tesla That’s tough luck for Musk’s detractors, such as early Tesla investor and onetime board director Steve Westly, who otherwise would have the perfect opportunity to topple the CEO from his perch.—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 7 June 2024 In April, amid the deadly gang violence in Port-au-Prince, armed groups looted and ransacked the National Library in their bid to topple the government.—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 June 2024 The stones also weigh down the vase to counteract any heavy stems and prevent it from toppling.—Mackenzie Nichols, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2024 More storm injuries Wednesday's storms also damaged a Citigo gas station and sparked a potentially dangerous fire, toppled a large tree that crushed two trucks, critically injuring the the drivers, and spawned a smaller tornado in northern Michigan, at a golf club.—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 6 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for topple
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