bearing down
Example Sentences
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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
The Pineapple Express storm bearing down on Southern California could bring heavy rain and strong winds throughout Christmas week, potentially triggering mudslides, downing trees and flooding not only freeways but also homes and businesses.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2025
Following the release of the latest inflation figures, Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she was not satisfied with progress so far in bearing down on price rises.
From BBC • Oct. 22, 2025
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
Now they were bearing down on the squad, and the dactyl Magdalys had picked was flapping its wings like it might be about to take off.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
