bring down
verb
brought down; bringing down; brings down
1
: to cause to fall by or as if by shooting
brought down a deer with one shot
a politician who was brought down by scandal
2
: to carry (a total) forward
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The war in Ukraine is unwinnable and could bring down the Russian economy.
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Elliott Goat, TheWeek, 3 June 2026
The 26-year-old Brazil international has long been tracked by Old Trafford’s recruitment department and appeals in part because of his contract expiring in 2027, which has brought down Atalanta’s asking price.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Task stars Mark Ruffalo as FBI agent Tom Brandis, who is in charge of a task force that sets out to bring down a crew of thieves led by Robbie (Tom Pelphrey).
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 2 June 2026
The governor said Stargate would put more energy on the grid and help bring down rates for customers in areas where utility DTE Energy operates.
—Annie Palmer,samantha Subin,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 1 June 2026
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Elliott Goat, TheWeek, 3 June 2026
The 26-year-old Brazil international has long been tracked by Old Trafford’s recruitment department and appeals in part because of his contract expiring in 2027, which has brought down Atalanta’s asking price.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Task stars Mark Ruffalo as FBI agent Tom Brandis, who is in charge of a task force that sets out to bring down a crew of thieves led by Robbie (Tom Pelphrey).
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 2 June 2026
The governor said Stargate would put more energy on the grid and help bring down rates for customers in areas where utility DTE Energy operates.
—Annie Palmer,samantha Subin,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 1 June 2026
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“Bring down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20down. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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