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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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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

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

We took the days as they came and moved on from one hill to the next, bearing down on our emotions, keeping them in check.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2000

I felt the stares of the masters bearing down on me.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss