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bearing down

VERB

close in on

Synonyms

WEAK

advance on approach converge on near press weigh down

Example Sentences

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The challenge of rebuilding a depleted workforce, restoring morale, and doing it under deadline, with another busy travel season and a major global event already bearing down, seems to be building every day.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026

"And it will have absolutely in mind protecting our public services, particularly the NHS, cutting our debt, and dealing with the cost of living, bearing down on the cost of living."

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

"Every minute we waste on other issues is a minute we're not bearing down on that."

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

Time is not bearing down on Alfie in quite the same way, but Mahaffy makes us believe that the character is running out of hope.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2025

“My mother,” the Sorrow Eater mumbled, barely noticing the enormous dragon bearing down on her.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill