Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brought down
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Russia's Defense Ministry said its forces shot down 95 Ukrainian drones overnight.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
5 Feb. 2026 -
Files released by the Justice Department last week show Epstein had drafted notes to and about the billionaire, suggesting Gates had engaged in extramarital affairs, although representatives for Gates have repeatedly shot down the allegations.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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After the teams traded field goals on their first overtime possessions, Kuechly picked off Luck on a pass deflected by Roman Harper.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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The gritty wing threw a rebound off a Kings player to give the Celtics possession, picked off a Dennis Schroder pass and gathered an offensive rebound after his own missed three.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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The weather blew away any hope of the team arriving in NYC by early morning as planned, and several late-night texts revealed what might ordinarily be described as a white-knuckle drive, only nobody was holding the steering wheel.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
22 Jan. 2026
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Following Cline’s most recent meeting, the rising star blew away execs, we’re told, leading to an offer.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Brought down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brought%20down. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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