as in downed
to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall
the exuberant dog bowled over several children
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The Chiefs will be pleased in 2025 if Araiza exceeds the 25 punts that were downed inside the 20-yard line in 2024.—
Nate Taylor,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025 -
Trees were downed and at least one home had collapsed, but no one was injured, WKMG-TV reported.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA TODAY,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Bowled (down or over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowled%20%28down%20or%20over%29. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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