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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Recent Examples of bowl over
Having said that, Ray auditioned for the role, and I was just absolutely bowled over by his audition.
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Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Oct. 2024
Initially slightly apprehensive about filming in Saudi Arabia, .Paak said he was bowled over by the beauty of AlUla, the people and the professionalism of the crews there.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2024
Opposing offenses bowled over the Trojans weekly, piling up an average of 186 yards per game on the ground.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2024
At first, Melody is a bit bowled over by the Florida culture and the glitz of the Sunset Academy parents.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2024
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Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Oct. 2024
Initially slightly apprehensive about filming in Saudi Arabia, .Paak said he was bowled over by the beauty of AlUla, the people and the professionalism of the crews there.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2024
Opposing offenses bowled over the Trojans weekly, piling up an average of 186 yards per game on the ground.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2024
At first, Melody is a bit bowled over by the Florida culture and the glitz of the Sunset Academy parents.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2024
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Over the past few years, the strength of the U.S. economy and the job market have surprised almost everyone.—
PAUL WISEMAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
11 Jan. 2025
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A lot of people are surprised a 62-year-old man can see the positive side of screen time.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Jan. 2025
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Severe geomagnetic storm sparks stunning northern lights across US (photos) Don Pettit sees petite Dawn descending Monday, September 16, 2024: NASA astronaut Don Pettit has amazed us again with another outstanding photo.—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
1 Jan. 2025
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But other events, have amazed us with great beauty and displays of creative energy.—
Tom Yulsman,
Discover Magazine,
31 Dec. 2024
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The Dallas Cowboys stunned the NFL world when it was announced that the team had chosen to move on from Mike McCarthy as head coach.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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Joao Fonseca of Brazil, 18, stunned No. 9 Andrey Rublev in straight sets in the first round after winning the Next Gen ATP Finals title last month in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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The revelation shocks everyone on the trip, leading Praveena to pack her bags and Juliana to break up with Yuri.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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It’s been 150 years since the Impressionists shocked Paris with their rebellious Société Anonyme show.—
Josephine Sedgwick,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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The most recent superintendent was basically run out of the job in June after startling dysfunction in the central administration was uncovered.—
Alan J. Borsuk,
Journal Sentinel,
27 Dec. 2024
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More on Axios: PR's misguided metrics Israeli intelligence sees growing chance Assad's forces collapse in Syria Israeli intelligence officials have been startled by a faster-than-expected collapse of the Syrian army's defense lines over the last 24 hours, two senior Israeli officials tell Axios.—
Eleanor Hawkins,
Axios,
5 Dec. 2024
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The pups rocked a blend of their parents' fur colors, black and yellow.—
Liz O'Connell,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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Between the lines: Lurie has vowed to fight corruption at City Hall in response to several scandals involving department heads and nonprofits that have rocked the city in recent years.—
Nadia Lopez,
Axios,
8 Jan. 2025
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Many owners have been astonished to see just how calm and well-behaved their pup is when there's no one else at home.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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All of us were astonished by the scene outside the window: Flames from the not-too-distant mountains had climbed down almost to the valley floor.—
Francine Kiefer,
The Christian Science Monitor,
9 Jan. 2025
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