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The wind was so strong that it knocked down trees and power lines.
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The wind was so strong that it knocked down trees and power lines.
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How to use in different contexts
Describing a Storm
The storm was so fierce; the wind knocked down trees and power lines.
Reporting News
High winds caused significant damage, knocking down trees and power lines across the region.
Sharing an Anecdote
I remember that day – the wind was so powerful it uprooted trees and brought down power lines.
Expressing Concern
The wind is incredibly strong; I'm worried it might knock down trees and power lines.
Rephrased versions
Formal
The intensity of the wind resulted in the uprooting of trees and the damage of power lines.
Casual
Wow, the wind was crazy! It took down trees and power lines.
Simpler English
The strong wind blew down trees and wires.
Phrases to learn
knock down
To cause something to fall to the ground.
so strong that
To emphasize the intensity of something and its consequences.