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bore down
verb
Simple past tense of bear down
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The phrase "bore down" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to describe a situation where someone applies pressure or focuses intensely on something. Example: "The teacher bore down on the students to ensure they understood the material before the exam." Alternatives: "pressed down" or "focused intently".
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But Lackey bore down.
The heat bore down.
Instead of quitting, he bore down harder.
Her schoolteacher car bore down on me.
"Today, we bore down a little bit.
The fluorescent lights bore down on her.
That was when Woods bore down.
Then Miss Sarnoff bore down — gently.
Li bore down, smashing winners on either side.
Again and again, Cameroon bore down on the Danes.
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At least until the final quarter, when the Giants bore down.
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