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bearing down

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Synonyms

WEAK

advance on approach converge on near press weigh down

Example Sentences

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When Harry Kane, Michael Olise and Luis Diaz are bearing down on goal, there is usually only one outcome.

From BBC • May 6, 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

"Every minute we waste on other issues is a minute we're not bearing down on that."

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

I realized with horror that the tanker was not simply coming our way—it was in fact bearing down on us.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel