Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bringing down
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Charlisse-Leger Walker followed her lead, picking off a pass and kicking it ahead to Jaquez, who drew a trip to the line.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
22 Mar. 2026 -
Bonner, who was re-signed by the new regime, logged 90 defensive snaps last season, permitting a TD reception but also picking off a pass.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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The National Weather Service told the Miami Herald both fires’ plumes of smoke are blowing away from airports and toward residential areas.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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Sprinkle the feathers on top and give the pile a turn with a pitchfork to keep the feathers from blowing away.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
16 Jan. 2026
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So far lawmakers haven’t, slowing, softening and then shooting down a bipartisan measure that would have enlisted the state Department of Agriculture to take on the burgeoning pest.—
Mark Dee
March 31,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Mar. 2026
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For now, the Gulf states are focused on defense and shooting down the hundreds of drones and missiles being fired at them.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Bringing down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bringing%20down. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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