bowled over

Example Sentences

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Fans won’t be bowled over by the World Cup decorations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

"I'm really bowled over by this accolade. I'm a cook, I'm a teacher, so I feel very honoured to be given Bafta's highest award," she said.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

TikTok users were bowled over by the property, with one remarking, “OK, after seeing the house, she is right, $20 million is cheap for this.”

From MarketWatch • Nov. 25, 2025

As a younger actor, I would've been bowled over by the fan reaction, for better and worse.

From Salon • Oct. 26, 2024

Midslide, Elodin nearly bowled over a huge, broad-shouldered man carrying a hardback.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss