as in downed
to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall
the exuberant dog bowled over several children
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The power-play disparity has been the difference, much like in the first round in 2023 when Dallas downed Minnesota in six games.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026 -
Report downed power lines to the police.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Members of the press in attendance dropped to the floor.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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Both medical providers were later charged with involuntary manslaughter, but the nurse was acquitted and charges were dropped against the doctor after a jury could not reach a verdict.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Balogun equalized with a penalty in the 59th after being knocked over by goalkeeper Donovan Léon.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Apr. 2026
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See where tornadoes touched down, hail sizes reported, trees knocked over and roads closed due to flooding.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Smart was the guy that knocked down shots for them today.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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But the renderings are not final site plans, which would show exactly what would get built or knocked down and where.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Bowled (down or over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowled%20%28down%20or%20over%29. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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