Examples of bowl over in a Sentence
she was bowled over to learn that she had a long-lost sister
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Pour water to a depth of 1 1/2 to 2 inches in a small saucepan, and place a small stainless steel bowl over saucepan to make a double boiler, making sure water does not touch bottom of bowl.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 24 June 2025
The lads were famously bowled over by an early listen, but the record Wilson poured his time into wasn’t an immediate critical or chart success back at home.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 12 June 2025
Cannes was bowled over by Trier’s Sentimental Value, giving it an astounding 15-minute loud, raucous and heartfelt standing ovation.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
Drizzle any remaining oil left in the bowl over the chicken.
—Cathy Thomas, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 24 June 2025
The lads were famously bowled over by an early listen, but the record Wilson poured his time into wasn’t an immediate critical or chart success back at home.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 12 June 2025
Cannes was bowled over by Trier’s Sentimental Value, giving it an astounding 15-minute loud, raucous and heartfelt standing ovation.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
Drizzle any remaining oil left in the bowl over the chicken.
—Cathy Thomas, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for bowl over
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“Bowl over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bowl%20over. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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