felled

Example Sentences

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It's been 46 years since at least two incumbent senators were felled by voters in their own party in the same election cycle.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

In the Amazon, the world's largest rainforest, where deforestation slowed by 23.5 percent, five trees are still felled every second.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

The disaster also almost felled California’s biggest home insurer, State Farm General.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

While some trees are felled for infrastructure, officials justify removing others to tackle seasonal pollen allergies that are especially acute in spring.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

He points a gnarled finger at me and then drops as though felled by dynamite.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen