bear down

Example Sentences

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I turned and watched the truck bear down the road, bumping and juddering as it hit the trolley tracks and wove around other vehicles.

From Literature

Such disruption comes at a busy time of year for visitors, before the intense summer heat bears down, and the knock-on impact is clear.

From BBC

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

He added the government has "done a lot to bear down" on small boats and there is "lots we need to do on irregular migration".

From BBC

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