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Back in the 16th century, Venetian merchants arriving here were bowled over by the booming trade in play.
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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
The New York Times was not bowled over, but a critic for the New York World gave her performance full marks.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2024
While the film refuses to hold your hand in exploring such heady themes, those who give themselves over to Nolan's vision will be bowled over by its advanced storytelling on such a grand scale.
—Janey Tracey and Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2023
Place 1/2 cup cream and 1/2 teaspoon salt in the top of a double boiler over water or in a metal bowl over a saucepan of simmering water.
—Kathleen Purvis, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
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
The New York Times was not bowled over, but a critic for the New York World gave her performance full marks.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2024
While the film refuses to hold your hand in exploring such heady themes, those who give themselves over to Nolan's vision will be bowled over by its advanced storytelling on such a grand scale.
—Janey Tracey and Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2023
Place 1/2 cup cream and 1/2 teaspoon salt in the top of a double boiler over water or in a metal bowl over a saucepan of simmering water.
—Kathleen Purvis, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
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“Bowl over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bowl%20over. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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