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bear down on::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | bear down upon |
| Type of | come on, draw close, draw near, go up, near, come near, approach |
bear down on::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | bear down, drag down, press down on, weigh down |
| Type of | press |
Examples of bear down on
bear down on
He makes to bear down on the home side's area, but the linesman puts his flag up.
From the guardian.co.uk
However, when Cimon continued to bear down on the Persians, they accepted battle.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Something about the pressures of poverty that bear down on Mpane's countrymen.
From the washingtonpost.com
Bear down on the hand hold with your left hand and start to push and pull the bow.
From the thisisbristol.co.uk
As to how often cops bear down on offenders, that is, of course, up to them.
From the ocregister.com
The impactor's trajectory would then loop around Mars and bear down on RQ36.
From the sciencedaily.com
Suarez and Kuyt bear down on him but he manages to smother the loose ball.
From the telegraph.co.uk
Their need is all the more urgent as icy winter storms bear down on homeless victims.
From the time.com
Bicyclists, please don't assume that I am aware of you as you bear down on me from behind.
From the heraldtribune.com
