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The coal added weight to keep them from blowing over in the winds.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 30 Jan. 2025
Downed powerlines could add to this risk, meaning utility companies are likely to switch off power for large swathes of people while crews work to fix anything that blows over.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Thankfully, that blew over, but now the issue has made a comeback in light of the arrival of their new family member.
—Gil MacIas, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
The bridge people A day earlier, a stiff December wind blew over the Southern Boulevard bridge to Palm Beach and Mar-a-Lago.
—Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
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Word History
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 6 Feb. 2025.
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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