topple over

Example Sentences

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When the wind blows hard, and their branches and boughs thrash and creak, I am convinced they will topple over and cleave my home in twain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

If you’re wondering how so many of the stars you’ll see on today’s telecast are managing not to topple over in their sky-high stilettos, fear not — they’ve had practice.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2024

It will then be allowed to topple over and sink.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2023

Some people topple over metal tables and take cover behind them.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 29, 2023

The books looked like they might topple over at any second, but she somehow balanced them all as she went through one of the archways and out of sight.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova