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bear down on

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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bear (down on)
Verb
  • Despite pressing needs at wide receiver, running back and defensive tackle, the Cowboys will head into day three without any of those positions addressed.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Costs for the possible parking programs are particularly pressing given California's budget crisis that has caused CSU to lose $375 million annually in state funding, according to the California Globe.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Ekblad skated in on him at the boards and delivered a hit with his right forearm that made contact with Hagel’s head and shoved Hagel down in the process.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Harden then pushed Braun and Jokic ran over and shoved Harden.
    Janis Carr, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Streaming services compress the audio more vigorously than is common in physical media, which can cause problems with intelligibility.
    Samuel Axon, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Treatment for groin strains includes rest, icing, compressing the affected area, and taking pain medications.
    Mark Gurarie, Health, 22 Apr. 2025
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“Bear (down on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bear%20%28down%20on%29. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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