bearing 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 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

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 • Feb. 22, 2026

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 have one,” Matthias said, then pointed at the horde of metal and smoke bearing down on them.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo