she was bowled over to learn that she had a long-lost sister
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This is yet another example of how an excellent piece of literature could be bowled over by controversy.—
Spin Team,
SPIN,
22 June 2026 Place the bowl over the simmering water, ensuring the bottom does not touch the water, and whisk constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture reaches 160 degrees.—
Kate Bradshaw,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026 Many of the selections struggled to bowl over critics.—
Jake Coyle,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026 Whisk together sugar, egg whites, water, corn syrup, and salt in a medium heatproof bowl; place bowl over boiling water in saucepan, ensuring bottom of bowl does not touch water.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bowl over