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Recent Examples of bringdown
Danielle Parker, CBS News, 9 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
Two women on opposite sides of the law, one black, one white, who come together to bring down the mob and the most fearsome mobster, Lucky Luciano.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 9 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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England, by my estimation, landed in a tougher than normal group, especially given the size of this World Cup field, but the squad has ridiculous talent and is due for a major run given some recent disappointments.—
Kellis Robinett,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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Yet, where the masses saw disappointment, Sakic saw accomplishment.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Iranian officials have neither admitted nor denied shooting down the helicopter.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 June 2026
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In a statement, the Jordanian Armed Forces said aircraft had intercepted and shot down the missiles but no injuries or damage had been reported as a result of falling debris.—
Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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In January, a tourist on the Argentine side of the falls reportedly crossed protective barriers near the Devil's Throat viewpoint to retrieve a hat that had blown away.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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The author, who spent her childhood in Barry's Bay, was also blown away by seeing the Canadian lakeside town come to life in the TV show.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Crow-Armstrong was picked off at first after completing the cycle in what was a key situation, as the Cubs only led the contest 2-1 at that point.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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He was picked off first base by Brennan Bernardino after his single.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Verb
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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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In a playoff win against Escondido Charter, Kyles dived to her left, quickly sprang to her feet and gunned out the batter.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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“Bringdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bringdown. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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