topple over
Example Sentences
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NHK aired footage from elsewhere in the southwestern Kumamoto region on Kyushu island showing several blazes, damaged bridges, a derailed cargo train and a number of houses threatening to topple over.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
A vibrant orange form threatens to topple over, as if the aluminum circle it holds aloft is straining its shaky legs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
If you’re wondering how so many of the stars you’ll see on today’s telecast are managing not to topple over in their sky-high stilettos, fear not — they’ve had practice.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 10, 2024
Former Mayor Johnny Ford used a saw to damage the statue in July in hopes it would topple over, but it didn’t and the county sued.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 30, 2022
Camille shoots out her hand when one of the quarters threatens to topple over the edge.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
