bore down
Example Sentences
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Rescue work was suspended and preemptive evacuations began Saturday as Typhoon Fung-wong bore down on the Philippines, days after another storm killed at least 204 people.
From Barron's • Nov. 8, 2025
For the second, he stood tall and refused to give himself away when Chemsdine Talbi bore down on him, repelling the Morocco international with his legs.
From BBC • Oct. 4, 2025
But when they all bore down on the doomy grandeur of “Hey Hey, My My,” they sounded like a freight train barreling in one direction.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2025
As a rival striker bore down on his team’s goal, Guardiola — crouching on his haunches on the sideline — lost his balance and toppled over onto his back.
From New York Times • May 17, 2024
He bore down on the skunk at the entrance to his den.
From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
