bowled over

Example Sentences

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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

He was nine-for-11 on free throws and fouled out with 1:40 remaining when he bowled over Hachimura.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

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

From Salon • Oct. 26, 2024

The buyer, Lincoln artist David Taylor, said he had been "bowled over" by the artwork while browsing a sale at a regional auction house.

From BBC • Oct. 4, 2024

Hallyne fled so quickly that he almost bowled over Ser Jacelyn—no, Lord Jacelyn, he must remember that.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin