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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But as the damage fades and the years march on, toppled trees and downed branches create gaps in the canopy that let light penetrate to the forest floor.
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Marina Wang, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
The deadly blast toppled American notions of safety, exposed anti-government rage and unified a grieving city.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
What to look for in a quality bike trainer
Stability
The best bike trainers have wide enough bases that there’s no risk of toppling over.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
Firefighters and lifeguards who rushed to the scene found that the man had driven his truck onto the sand next to a dock, and the truck had toppled over onto its side.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
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Marina Wang, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
The deadly blast toppled American notions of safety, exposed anti-government rage and unified a grieving city.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
What to look for in a quality bike trainer
Stability
The best bike trainers have wide enough bases that there’s no risk of toppling over.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
Firefighters and lifeguards who rushed to the scene found that the man had driven his truck onto the sand next to a dock, and the truck had toppled over onto its side.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
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“Topple.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/topple. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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