Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bringing down
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Bears defensive back Tyrique Stevenson, who had earlier recovered a fumble and has been on a playmaking tear, opened the second half by picking off Geno Smith and putting the Bears at the Raiders’ 40-yard line.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025 -
Unsurprisingly, a new Ghostface shows up on set and begins picking off both the cast and their real-life counterparts.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Sep. 2025
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The snug drawstring closure and four fixed buckles that attach to each chair leg help keep the cover from blowing away in the wind while keeping dirt and debris out.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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Tolle set the tone early, blowing away Pirates leadoff hitter Jared Triolo with four straight fastballs for his first career strikeout.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 Aug. 2025
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It has also been accused of a series of serious NATO airspace violations by Russian drones and fighter jets, fueling discussions among allies about shooting down the aircraft.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Despite neither triggering a NATO response nor shooting down the drones, Denmark is still mulling a possible response to the sightings.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Bringing down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bringing%20down. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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