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bearing down

VERB

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Synonyms

WEAK

advance on approach converge on near press weigh down

Example Sentences

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A Home Office spokesperson said the government was "bearing down on small boat crossings".

From BBC • May 9, 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

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

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

Chris Heinrich will never forget the winter day he and his family evacuated their home in Altadena, California, as a vertical wall of flame was slowly bearing down on their neighborhood from the mountains.

From Slate • Jul. 25, 2025

I sprinted to the left, turned, and saw the creature bearing down on me.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan