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bearing down

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advance on approach converge on near press weigh down

Example Sentences

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The Home Office said that it was "bearing down" on small boat crossings.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

A Home Office spokesperson said the government was "bearing down on small boat crossings".

From BBC • May 9, 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

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 • Dec. 20, 2025

Covered with lights it was like a city, a moving city of noise bearing down on him.

From "The Voyage Of The Frog" by Gary Paulsen