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The strength of the storm, its wind speeds and the breadth of its storm surge all will depend on whether winds blowing over the Gulf of Mexico will be strong enough to blow its house (structure) down.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
But then saw the flames get blown over by the wind.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2024
Crews worked to pick up utility poles blown over by high winds, Duke Energy spokesperson Jeff Brooks said Tuesday night.
—Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 3 Apr. 2024
Officials believe the tree blew over due to Helene’s wind and rain, Mecklenburg EMS Agency PIO Grace Nelson said.
—NBC News, 28 Sep. 2024
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First Known Use
1609, in the meaning defined above
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“Blow over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blow%20over. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
blow over
verb
: to come to an end without a lasting effect
hoped the problem would blow over soon
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