Examples of topple in a Sentence
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.
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Many derechos pack wind gusts that blow at more than 100 mph, toppling power lines and trees and wreaking widespread devastation.
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Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 17 July 2024
The derecho toppled hundreds of trees — some onto homes — as well as dozens of wires and power poles, while ripping off roofs and damaging vehicles.
—Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 16 July 2024
Hear from the candidates Arizona Senate hindered Cyber Ninjas' efforts to release election records, 'audit' leader says
Relations between Washington and Ankara have been strained during the leadership of Erdogan, who implemented far-reaching crackdowns after a 2016 coup failed to topple him.
—Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 16 July 2024
From the street corner to social media, South Florida is reeling from a rash of restaurant closings that have toppled legacy mom-and-pops and established chains alike.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2024
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Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 17 July 2024
The derecho toppled hundreds of trees — some onto homes — as well as dozens of wires and power poles, while ripping off roofs and damaging vehicles.
—Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 16 July 2024
Hear from the candidates Arizona Senate hindered Cyber Ninjas' efforts to release election records, 'audit' leader says
Relations between Washington and Ankara have been strained during the leadership of Erdogan, who implemented far-reaching crackdowns after a 2016 coup failed to topple him.
—Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 16 July 2024
From the street corner to social media, South Florida is reeling from a rash of restaurant closings that have toppled legacy mom-and-pops and established chains alike.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2024
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“Topple.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/topple. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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