topple over

Example Sentences

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When the wind blows hard, and their branches and boughs thrash and creak, I am convinced they will topple over and cleave my home in twain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

It’s ridiculous because at any moment we could topple over — topple over into doom.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2023

It will then be allowed to topple over and sink.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2023

Some people topple over metal tables and take cover behind them.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 29, 2023

Any movement of the pyramid will cause it to topple over.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell