Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brought down
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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 -
The drones targeting Moscow were among at least 330 Ukrainian drones reported to be shot down by Russia's Defense Ministry on Wednesday night and into Thursday morning.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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When Phoenix got the ball back, Williams picked off a Thomas pass to seal the win.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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The Cubs left the bases loaded in the fourth, and pinch runner Kevin Alcántara was picked off at third base on a double play in the eighth to kill off another rally.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Parenteau willed her team to victory in mixed 2, and then LA blew away STL in the DreamBreaker for a statement win and to take the group.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Goals from Ollie Watkins, Emi Buendia and a brace from John McGinn blew away Forest, who had been leading 1-0 after the first leg.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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“Brought down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brought%20down. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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