bearing down
Example Sentences
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The hope is that eye-watering earnings forecasts will keep propelling tech names forward, even with higher rates and a cooling economy bearing down on the rest of the market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
The government says it is bearing down on dangerous small boat crossings, with figures showing a sharp drop in arrivals this year.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
Wolfe Research analyst Peter Supino referred to Starlink as a potential “comet” bearing down on U.S. broadband incumbents as it aims to significantly add capacity in the coming years.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
The Home Office had said it was "bearing down" on small boat crossings.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
We were halfway across when we heard the clobbering of hooves on the pavement and turned to catch a glimpse of the Vitamin Kid bearing down on us.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
