blown over

Example Sentences

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But while previous storms have blown over, there is increasing anxiety among some US allies that this time the damage might be harder to recover from.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

“Denmark and Greenland stood firm and refused to be blown over by the most powerful man in the world,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

There will likely be a large number of trees blown over with widespread disruption to travel with roads badly affected, and flights, trains and ferries will be subject to cancellations.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2025

But then saw the flames get blown over by the wind.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2024

It came in mid-February, blown over the border from a conflagration on the campus of South Carolina State College in Orangeburg.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson