Examples of topple in a Sentence
The strong winds toppled many trees.
The earthquake toppled the buildings.
The tree toppled into the river.
The rebels tried to topple the dictator.
The phone company has toppled its local competition.
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In the capital Naypyitaw, the quake damaged religious shrines, sending parts toppling to the ground and some homes.
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Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Since March 14, severe weather has left a trail of destruction, toppling trees, demolishing homes, and igniting wildfires, the Associated Press reported.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
The tornado flipped a trailer onto its roof and toppled trees in every direction.
—TIME, 17 Mar. 2025
She was murdered, and her empire was toppled within 13 years of her rule.
—Stephanie Balkwill, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
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Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Since March 14, severe weather has left a trail of destruction, toppling trees, demolishing homes, and igniting wildfires, the Associated Press reported.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
The tornado flipped a trailer onto its roof and toppled trees in every direction.
—TIME, 17 Mar. 2025
She was murdered, and her empire was toppled within 13 years of her rule.
—Stephanie Balkwill, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for topple
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“Topple.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/topple. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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