blow down
Britishverb
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"That level of sustained wind can blow down a lot of buildings and cause a lot of damage," said St. Vincent Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves.
From Fox News
“That level of sustained wind can blow down a lot of buildings and cause a lot of damage,” said St. Vincent Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves.
From Seattle Times
Just as you would with an air conditioner, make sure your window boxes are secured so they can’t fall or blow down in a storm.
From Washington Times
Winds were fierce enough on the south Los Angeles County coast Monday night to blow down a roof over gas station pumps in Redondo Beach, where waves pounded the shore.
From Washington Times
American flags stretch stiff on flagpoles in the desert gusts, which blow down through the mountain passes and coastal canyons to create the fire season’s fearsome Santa Ana winds.
From Washington Post
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