bowl over

Example Sentences

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The Oilers used their size to bowl over the smaller Kings and they capitalized on their first power play to take a 2-0 lead.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2023

Melt chocolate in a bowl over a double boiler or on low in a microwave until just melted, then whisk in the cream.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 15, 2022

Once you see steam emerging from the Instant Pot, place a mixing bowl over the Instant Pot, then add chocolate.

From Salon • Dec. 23, 2021

"Jimmy has the ability to bowl over the wicket and swing the ball both ways," 32-year-old Finn, who played 36 Tests, explained.

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2021

I carried my bowl over and stood next to her and kept eating, which, when I thought about it later, seemed kind of messed up, but at the time we didn’t know what was happening.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez