as in to down
to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall
the exuberant dog bowled over several children
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Report downed power lines to the police.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026 -
Over the past several days, Southern California has been hit with a series of storms that have caused flooding, downed trees and power outages.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Rai led by one stroke when play was suspended Thursday but bogeyed 18 early Friday to drop into a tie and shot a second-round 70, leaving him tied for 12th with South African Aldrich Potgeiter, Ryan Fox and 2021 Genesis champion Max Homa at the halfway point.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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This jaw-dropping arts center also hosts plays, dance performances, classical concerts, and contemporary music gigs by major names such as Bob Dylan, Patti Smith, Björk, New Order, Paul Weller, and Lorde.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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On Friday evening, a black pickup truck crashed into the Brisbane Synagogue, knocking down its gates, before being driven away, Queensland Police said.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Jamahl Mosley’s squad knocked down a franchise-record 27 3-pointers, finished with a 29-6 advantage in fastbreak scoring and scored 24 points off 19 takeaways in the 37-point victory to open a four-game road trip on the West Coast.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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At Disneyland, wind knocked over a tree, reportedly onto a guest.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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In Latakia, a giant bronze figure was knocked over and then dragged through the streets as people straddled its head like a Jet Ski.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
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One of those stuck in gridlock, driving an SUV-type truck, floored his vehicle and flew out of his place in line and made a left turn.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
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Lowe's provides a wide range of flooring types, including carpet, hardwood, laminate, tile, and vinyl.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Cortina Mayor Gianluca Lorenzi received death threats after centuries-old trees were felled to make way for a $131 million bobsledding track.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
9 Feb. 2026
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Afterward, Agnes and I were felled by the kind of hunger that overtakes only those who have exerted themselves in cold weather.—
Boris Fishman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Bowl (down or over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowl%20%28down%20or%20over%29. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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