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bore down

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Synonyms

WEAK

advance on approach converge on near press weigh down

Example Sentences

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Residents of the community were ordered to leave their homes on Christmas Eve as a fierce storm bore down on the region.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2025

Rescue work was suspended and preemptive evacuations began Saturday as Typhoon Fung-wong bore down on the Philippines, days after another storm killed at least 204 people.

From Barron's • Nov. 8, 2025

For the second, he stood tall and refused to give himself away when Chemsdine Talbi bore down on him, repelling the Morocco international with his legs.

From BBC • Oct. 4, 2025

As a rival striker bore down on his team’s goal, Guardiola — crouching on his haunches on the sideline — lost his balance and toppled over onto his back.

From New York Times • May 17, 2024

So while Reuben bore down on Miami, Natalie, Mama, and Tía Beatriz settled on the couch to eat ice cream and watch telenovelas.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz