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Recent Examples of bringdown
Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
This is an easy way to bring down the cost of a trip for couples or friends traveling together, especially since it can be stacked with additional ways to save.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
In theory, a resolution of the Iran war may reopen the Strait of Hormuz and bring down fuel prices, which in turn could ease bond yields and lower mortgage rates.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 8 June 2026
But a centerpiece of his reelection campaign was a promise to tame inflation and bring down the price of groceries and other cost-of-living essentials.
—Michelle L. Price, Fortune, 6 June 2026
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Verb
Yet some officials want rates to cool growth a bit, because that can bring down inflation.
—Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
This is an easy way to bring down the cost of a trip for couples or friends traveling together, especially since it can be stacked with additional ways to save.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
In theory, a resolution of the Iran war may reopen the Strait of Hormuz and bring down fuel prices, which in turn could ease bond yields and lower mortgage rates.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 8 June 2026
But a centerpiece of his reelection campaign was a promise to tame inflation and bring down the price of groceries and other cost-of-living essentials.
—Michelle L. Price, Fortune, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bringdown
Noun
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For some advocacy groups, this latest attempt came as a huge disappointment.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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And to keep fighting to fulfill the promise of this nation, even in the face of cruelty and bitter disappointment.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Air defenses shot down at least 194 drones bound for the Russian capital overnight into Thursday, according to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said 190 drones were shot down on approach to Moscow overnight, with several reaching the oil refinery.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Many expected Vozinha and Cape Verde to be blown away by the European champions, in the vein of Germany beating tournament debutants Curaçao 7-1 on Sunday.—
Jennifer Hansler,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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Winery owner Joe Brandonisio of Maple Park, Illinois, told CBS News' Rob Marciano that one of his workers tied himself to a water trailer to keep from being blown away during a powerful storm.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The timing on the next vote remains unclear, but Schumer said last week that Democrats are trying to pick off more Republicans before moving forward.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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José Caballero was also caught stealing in the second and Anthony Volpe was picked off first base by Burns in the third.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 June 2026
Verb
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You won’t be compelled to race anyone, or to gun it.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Despite the good news, Combs’ legal team is still gunning for an appeal to get him out, stat.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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“Bringdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bringdown. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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