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The phrase "bear down" is a valid and commonly used expression in written English
It can be used in various contexts, but generally means to exert effort, apply pressure, or focus intensely on a task or situation. Example: After weeks of procrastination, I finally had to bear down and finish my research paper before the deadline. Example: The team had to bear down and defend their lead in the final minutes of the game. Example: The storm was bearing down on the coastal town, forcing residents to evacuate.
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Bear down
verb
To approach from windward.
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Bear down, Bull up or something.
Bear down, bringing your chin to your chest.
Bear down on the clay using the weight of your upper body.
"We just have to bear down on our opportunities," Kings defenseman Jake Muzzin said.
Or that other time when Disney producers pushed a polar bear down some rocks.
He told BBC Healthcheck Wales he would do all he could to "bear down" on smoking.
Work at the United Nations to mobilise the broadest possible support to "bear down" on IS.
But in the meantime, you've got to bear down, suck it up and boycott the NFL.
They bear down on my cell – stomp!
We had to bear down".
Just bear down after they scored.
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