be felled

Example Sentences

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There are records that seem unsurpassable — only to be felled by the wrecking ball of a single stirring, stunning outlier of a performance.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 27, 2023

The green focus is on more than 100, century-old gingko trees, 18 of which seem sure to be felled in the redevelopment.

From Washington Times • May 17, 2023

"The injunction will continue. The remaining trees cannot be felled at least for the time being," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2023

Injuries are an unfortunate part of any sport – none more so than in the NFL, where players can be felled in front of a TV audience in the tens of millions.

From Salon • Jan. 7, 2023

“Trees can be felled for rams if rams are required. Amolf Karstark writes that fewer than fifty men remain at the Dreadfort, half of them servants. A strong castle weakly held is weak.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin