as in to surprise
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
she was bowled over to learn that she had a long-lost sister
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He’s now set to become president under Ellison as chairman-CEO, if the Skydance-Paramount deal is approved by regulators — and if controlling shareholder Shari Redstone isn’t bowled over by a better offer that materializes over the next month.
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 10 July 2024
Manager Chi Ngo says an average of 500 bowls leave the kitchen a day, and the least busy times are 10 a.m., when the doors open, and between 3 and 6 p.m.
Like wine in the glass, pho changes flavor in the bowl over time.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
To warm, remove the bowl from your mixture and set the bowl over a pan of simmering water to gently warm the mixture for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring with a whisk during this time.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2024
The strike also bowled over dozens more cattle gathered around the trailer waiting to eat, Crocket said.
—Emilee Coblentz, USA TODAY, 29 May 2024
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 10 July 2024
Manager Chi Ngo says an average of 500 bowls leave the kitchen a day, and the least busy times are 10 a.m., when the doors open, and between 3 and 6 p.m.
Like wine in the glass, pho changes flavor in the bowl over time.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
To warm, remove the bowl from your mixture and set the bowl over a pan of simmering water to gently warm the mixture for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring with a whisk during this time.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2024
The strike also bowled over dozens more cattle gathered around the trailer waiting to eat, Crocket said.
—Emilee Coblentz, USA TODAY, 29 May 2024
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