blow down
Britishverb
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It’s almost time for Mother Winter to blow down the door and wipe the fields clean.
From Salon
Forecasters advised that “damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
From Los Angeles Times
The winds are expected to blow down tree limbs and possibly knock out power, the weather service warned.
From Los Angeles Times
“Damaging winds will blow down large objects such as trees and power lines,” weather officials warned.
From Los Angeles Times
Winds: Strong winds could be powerful enough to blow down tree limbs and make driving difficult for high-profile vehicles.
From Los Angeles Times
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