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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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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

"And it will have absolutely in mind protecting our public services, particularly the NHS, cutting our debt, and dealing with the cost of living, bearing down on the cost of living."

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

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

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

I saw a woman teacher bearing down upon me.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright