as in to shoot down
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Recent Examples of bringdown
Julia Shapero, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
Gusty winds up to 45 mph could bring down tree branches.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
When asked about bringing down the drones, Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said Wednesday that any action taken against the drones is a decision for state and local authorities.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
During a recent interview with Time magazine, Trump cast fresh doubt on his ability to bring down grocery prices.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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The president-elect campaigned on a commitment to bring down prices following the inflation spike that occurred under President Biden.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
Gusty winds up to 45 mph could bring down tree branches.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
When asked about bringing down the drones, Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said Wednesday that any action taken against the drones is a decision for state and local authorities.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
During a recent interview with Time magazine, Trump cast fresh doubt on his ability to bring down grocery prices.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bringdown
Noun
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Overpromising or manipulating emotions can lead to disappointment and distrust.Somdutta Singh, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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In healthy relationships, partners address frustration or disappointment through communication, not blame or distance.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Ukraine shot down 63 of the drones and another 46 failed to strike a target, the military said.Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 1 Jan. 2025
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Maybe the helicopters can shoot at the drones with impunity, but maybe they themselves will be shot down.David Hambling, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The company, which sells data analytics tools to defense agencies, bumped up its target for 2024, with fourth-quarter guidance that blew away analysts’ estimates.Ari Levy, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2024
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An expert who tried it was blown away, Dvalishvil isn't too shy to admit, thanks to a taste that is simultaneously rich and light.Kurt Johnson, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2024
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Kerby Joseph, who now leads the NFL in interceptions this season, picked off a Purdy throw that sailed over Pearsall’s head.Scott Thompson, Fox News, 31 Dec. 2024
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In the third period, Heinola took a penalty by taking himself out of position in trying to pick off a pass and Stanley made a good heads-up pass slightly behind Nikolaj Ehlers that led to Winnipeg’s fourth goal.Murat Ates, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Next came a brief network administrator stint at Microsoft and a marketing gig for Next Giant Leap, a consortium gunning for Google’s Lunar X Prize.Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Whether players choose to gun blasters blazing or employ stealth tactics, Outlaws rewards their play style, offering blaster and gear upgrades that work best with their choices.Richard Newby, TIME, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Bringdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bringdown. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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