bearing down
Example Sentences
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When Harry Kane, Michael Olise and Luis Diaz are bearing down on goal, there is usually only one outcome.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
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
A massive winter storm bearing down on the Northeast and mid-Atlantic put states on emergency measures Sunday and upended air travel, with airlines canceling thousands of flights ahead of the arrival of blizzard conditions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026
Mbeumo too worked hard and had it not been for the exceptional pace of USA international Antonee Robinson would have been bearing down on the Fulham goal in the latter stages of the game.
From BBC • Aug. 24, 2025
But instead, there were four gigantic figures bearing down upon him—the bear with his fangs showing, the Macaw fiercely flapping his wings, the Panda with his fur on end, the Dolphin thrusting out her snout.
From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers
