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bringing down

verb

present participle of bring down

as in picking off

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Gullion has observed such grouse picking off nearly 50 buds per minute.

— Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
In the version that had taken shape in my mind over time, he was perched in a clinic window, picking off random people in the parking lot.

— Margrét Ann Thors, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026

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In addition to blocking the view of those behind them, the canopy also presents a hazard of blowing away if there are wind gusts.

— John Natale, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
Inside, the scenery is far more elaborate than in its outdoor counterparts as there is no danger of it getting bleached by the sun or blowing away.

— Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

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Its board of trustees voted to add his name back to the building’s facade, despite a judge shooting down a prior attempt.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, Ukraine has already augmented its air defenses around Odesa and other ports, with videos showing aircraft, including an F-16 and a Yak-52, shooting down Geran-4s.

— Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

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