Example Sentences

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However, the primaries will define those head-to-head races to come and better inform the odds of Democrats toppling Republican incumbents, experts said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Footage shows one of the pad's lightning protection towers toppling in the aftermath.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Lahyani got down from his chair as ball boys looked to prevent it toppling over.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Iran was founded on opposition to dynastic monarchies after the toppling of the pro-Western shah in 1979.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

He seemed totally out of it, losing his balance, nearly toppling over onto his side.

From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin