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bore down

VERB

close in on

Synonyms

WEAK

advance on approach converge on near press weigh 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

By midmorning, the San Fernando Valley sun bore down on the crew as their assignment ended.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2025

Melisa Swearingen woke up early on Sunday morning as a tornado bore down on her home in the northwestern corner of Arkansas.

From New York Times • May 27, 2024

The old bull bore down upon him, swinging his head and bellowing so loud it echoed against the cliffs.

From "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell