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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
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In healthy relationships, partners address frustration or disappointment through communication, not blame or distance.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Overpromising or manipulating emotions can lead to disappointment and distrust.Somdutta Singh, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The video of Santa Claus being shot down by a Russian air-defense missile was released just two days after an Azerbaijan Airlines' Embraer jet crashed in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day, killing at least 38 of the 67 people on board.Peter Suciu, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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An Azerbaijan Airlines flight that crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, killing 38 people, was shot down by a Russian air defense system, Reuters reported Thursday.Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
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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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Rohan Nadkarni Oh no! One play after a Steelers touchdown was wiped out because of a holding penalty, Russell Wilson threw into triple coverage in the end zone and was picked off.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 25 Dec. 2024
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In the fourth quarter, Pittsburgh had a chance for a comeback but Ravens corner Marlon Humphrey picked off Russell Wilson to crush any momentum Pittsburgh tried to muster up. Baltimore will face the Houston Texans on Christmas and host the Cleveland Browns to end the regular season.Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 21 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 5 Jan. 2025.
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