be felled

Example Sentences

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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 developer says the trees on the avenue will be kept, but 18 others away from the main avenue will be felled.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 28, 2023

It added the tree was set to be felled due to its bad health but "nature beat us there".

From BBC • Jan. 8, 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

It was too large to be felled by salt concentrate alone, but as it tipped, a dull roar emerged from the gaping black hole beneath it.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo