bowl over
Example Sentences
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The Oilers used their size to bowl over the smaller Kings and they capitalized on their first power play to take a 2-0 lead.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2023
Once you see steam emerging from the Instant Pot, place a mixing bowl over the Instant Pot, then add chocolate.
From Salon • Dec. 23, 2021
"Jimmy has the ability to bowl over the wicket and swing the ball both ways," 32-year-old Finn, who played 36 Tests, explained.
From BBC • Dec. 15, 2021
Wisconsin owes its streak largely to its top-ranked defense’s knack for producing big plays and running back Braelon Allen’s ability to bowl over potential tacklers.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2021
I carried my bowl over and stood next to her and kept eating, which, when I thought about it later, seemed kind of messed up, but at the time we didn’t know what was happening.
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
