topple

Example Sentences

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The South Asian nation of 170 million people -- the vast majority Sunni Muslims -- is preparing for its first election since a mass uprising toppled the autocratic government of Sheikh Hasina in 2024.

From Barron's

In November, back-to-back typhoons drove flooding that killed nearly 300 people in the archipelago nation, while a 6.9-magnitude quake in late September toppled buildings and killed 79 people around the city of Cebu.

From Barron's

Strong gusts toppled trees, disrupted traffic and caused large power outages in Sweden and Finland.

From Barron's

America needs balance, no matter how difficult it is to achieve, no matter if we topple a few times trying.

From Los Angeles Times

On day one in Melbourne, England hit an average of 6.89m and Australia endured a Boxing Day batting breakdown as they were toppled for 152.

From BBC