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bore down

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Synonyms

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advance on approach converge on near press weigh down

Example Sentences

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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

The family had previously been forced to flee as a wildfire bore down on another mountain town they called home: Paradise.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2024

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

We gathered around her while the lights of noontime bore down.

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd