bring one down

Example Sentences

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First, he could isolate Drogon or Rhaegal and bring one down by ambush before the other could come up in support.

From Slate • Apr. 30, 2019

Asked how he decides which one to drive, the Ferrari California or the Ferrari FF, he said it depends on how much time he has to bring one down from the lift.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 18, 2012

Anybody can shoot a robin, sitting on a bough a few yards off, but to bring one down when in rapid flight is the work of a sportsman.

From Driven Back to Eden by Roe, Edward Payson

Evidently a customer was looking at a horse collar, for through the glass door they could see Watts' hook go up to the ceiling and bring one down.

From A Certain Rich Man by White, William Allen

Some flew close to him, or remained perched on the boughs, but though he threw his stick at several, he failed to bring one down.

From The Rival Crusoes by Kingston, William Henry Giles