as in to weigh (on or upon)
to push steadily against with some force
you need to bear down on that cap a bit to get it to latch tightly
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bear down on
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as in highlight
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
Our manager bore down on the need to meet upcoming deadlines.
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The Dolphins have pressing holes to fill at both starting offensive guards, both starting safety spots and backup quarterback.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2025 -
Israel is pressing the fighter group to accept an extension of the first phase of their ceasefire.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Embiid shoved Hayes during the incident, which resulted in a three-game suspension to further delay Embiid’s return to action as the 76ers continued to struggle.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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The play, made most famous by the Super Bowl 59 champion Philadelphia Eagles, is a short-yardage quarterback sneak in which the quarterback is aided by players shoving him forward from behind.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC News,
24 Feb. 2025
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In court, his lawyers argued that officers compressed his chest with their body weight, leading him to asphyxiate.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Mar. 2025
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Short bursts around the black hole are likely caused by disturbances in the disk—compressing plasma to produce a temporary flash of radiation.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Bear (down on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bear%20%28down%20on%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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