How to Use bowl over in a Sentence
bowl over
verb-
Pour any leftover liquid in the bowl over the top of the gratin.
— Christian Reynoso, SFChronicle.com, 25 June 2020 -
The tom kha soup, served in a large silver bowl over a small flame, .
— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2023 -
Reduce heat to keep the water at a simmer and place the bowl over the saucepan.
— Star Tribune, 19 May 2021 -
Place the bowl over a water bath and leave to melt slowly.
— Benjamin Liong Setiawan, Forbes, 1 Feb. 2022 -
Place bowl over saucepan, making sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water.
— Torie Cox, Country Living, 27 Feb. 2023 -
Instead, Merlin picks at his bowl over the course of an hour.
— John Kelly, Washington Post, 4 June 2023 -
Place the bowl over the pot and continue to whisk, taking care that the bowl doesn’t get hot enough that the eggs begin to scramble.
— Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 22 May 2020 -
Set a larger, heat-safe bowl over pot and bring water to a boil over medium-high heat.
— Adina Steiman, WSJ, 20 Oct. 2022 -
Pour any excess dressing in the bowl over the salad mixture.
— BostonGlobe.com, 1 June 2021 -
There is, of course, always a chance of an outside candidate swooping in to bowl over the board.
— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 3 Apr. 2024 -
Place a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water; do not let the bottom of the bowl touch the water.
— Tribune News Service, cleveland, 12 Apr. 2022 -
Pour any remaining Grand Marnier from bowl over berries.
— Tribune News Service, cleveland, 25 May 2021 -
Set a large, heatproof bowl over a pot of about 1 inch of simmering water; do not let the bottom of the bowl touch the water.
— Olga Massov, Washington Post, 31 Jan. 2023 -
His teammate David Manstrom, who had lined up as the scout team fullback, had begun to bowl over the starters on Sheldon’s defense.
— Aaron Heisen, oregonlive, 16 Nov. 2022 -
Her video shows the critter in an apparent daze, teetering on his hide legs with his front paws in the fruit bowl over the weekend.
— Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 26 Nov. 2020 -
James Houghton, who founded the Signature and was the head of the Juilliard drama division, was bowled over by her work.
— Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2024 -
Spoon the juices from the bowl over top, and season with black pepper, another drizzle of olive oil, and flaky sea salt, if using.
— Genevieve Ko New York Times, Star Tribune, 7 Apr. 2021 -
WIMPs would have enough heft to occasionally bowl over a whole atom.
— Quanta Magazine, 23 Nov. 2020 -
Younger viewers might bowl over upon hearing this, but Pitt was once the himbo heartthrob of his day.
— David Sims, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2022 -
The strike also bowled over dozens more cattle gathered around the trailer waiting to eat, Crocket said.
— Emilee Coblentz, USA TODAY, 29 May 2024 -
For the white chocolate glaze: Set a medium metal bowl over a small pot of simmering water.
— Dallas News, 5 Mar. 2021 -
An Oregon running back with the power to bowl over defenders.
— Joel A. Erickson, The Indianapolis Star, 16 May 2022 -
Transfer the wings to a platter, making sure to pour any sauce remaining in the bowl over the top, and serve with lemon wedges for anyone who wants extra pucker.
— Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2022 -
Set a heatproof bowl over a pan with a few inches of simmering water, ensuring the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water.
— Washington Post, 1 Dec. 2021 -
Back in the 16th century, Venetian merchants arriving here were bowled over by the booming trade in play.
— Mary Winston Nicklin, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2024 -
Place 1/2 cup cream and 1/2 teaspoon salt in the top of a double boiler over water or in a metal bowl over a saucepan of simmering water.
— Kathleen Purvis, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 -
Hold the float bowl over a shop rag and using the red nozzle extension, blast the bowl clean with a couple of shots of carburetor cleaner.
— Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 17 Mar. 2023 -
TikTok users were bowled over by the personal blender’s sharp blades and minimalist look.
— People Staff, Peoplemag, 19 July 2023 -
Walking among the other athletes, bumping shoulders with my teammates, I was bowled over by the sheer number of people present.
— SELF, 11 June 2024 -
But Macaluso offered a glimmer of hope for disappointed patrons bowled over by the news.
— Téa Kvetenadze, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2024
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