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Recent Examples of bring down
Zev Fima, CNBC, 13 July 2025
These have brought down prices for automakers, battery builders, and critical mineral miners and processors amidst the manufacturing, engineering, and, above all, cost challenges that come along with going electric.
—Aarian Marshall, Wired News, 11 July 2025
With a Flatiron three-bedroom, the rent was brought down from $10,700 to $9,500 after the tenants’ parents stepped in and offered to cover the fee.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 11 July 2025
President Trump may finally be gaining some allies in his battle to bring down the base rate, with recent Fed minutes showing opinion among Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) members is beginning to diverge on the correct path forward.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 July 2025
That supply has now overtaken demand, bringing down rents across the Denver metro area.
—Joe Nimmons, Denver Post, 9 July 2025
But with immediate spending reductions, projected revenue growth and other factors, that deficit is brought down by a similar $15 million amount.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 9 July 2025
In the name of bringing down the cost of living, Newsom’s move goes against a history of California Democrats unconditionally defending the state’s environmental protection laws.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 6 July 2025
American fireworks wholesalers and distributors are warning that President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports could limit supply and send prices soaring unless the duties are brought down.
—Peter Guo, NBC news, 3 July 2025
Noun
More supply is what’s needed to stabilize prices and, in turn, bring down the overall rate of inflation.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 13 July 2025
These have brought down prices for automakers, battery builders, and critical mineral miners and processors amidst the manufacturing, engineering, and, above all, cost challenges that come along with going electric.
—Aarian Marshall, Wired News, 11 July 2025
With a Flatiron three-bedroom, the rent was brought down from $10,700 to $9,500 after the tenants’ parents stepped in and offered to cover the fee.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 11 July 2025
President Trump may finally be gaining some allies in his battle to bring down the base rate, with recent Fed minutes showing opinion among Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) members is beginning to diverge on the correct path forward.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 July 2025
That supply has now overtaken demand, bringing down rents across the Denver metro area.
—Joe Nimmons, Denver Post, 9 July 2025
But with immediate spending reductions, projected revenue growth and other factors, that deficit is brought down by a similar $15 million amount.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 9 July 2025
In the name of bringing down the cost of living, Newsom’s move goes against a history of California Democrats unconditionally defending the state’s environmental protection laws.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 6 July 2025
American fireworks wholesalers and distributors are warning that President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports could limit supply and send prices soaring unless the duties are brought down.
—Peter Guo, NBC news, 3 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring down
Noun
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François Bayrou, France’s prime minister, expressed his disappointment for the trade agreement.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
28 July 2025
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The Brewers shipped him to the Chicago White Sox for big league flop Andrew Vaughn, the third-overall draft pick in 2019 who’d been an increasing disappointment through five seasons in Chicago.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
Verb
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This week, Hogan’s longtime confidant, fellow WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Hart, also shot down Hogan death rumors.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Ninety drones and one missile were shot down or suppressed, the air force said, with impacts by 13 drones and three missiles across 11 locations.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Our recipe tasters were blown away by the combination of ground beef, noodles, and cheese.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 July 2025
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People will be blown away by the quality of the event: the video, the graphics, the stage.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Mickens recognized the play fake and retreated before picking off the throw.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
19 July 2025
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Only 59 seconds into the game, Coleman picked off Romo at the Cowboys 36.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
16 July 2025
Verb
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Our citizens are gunning each other down in schools, movie theaters, clubs and Walmarts.—
Tracy Sachs,
Sun Sentinel,
29 July 2025
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This morning, the meme traders are gunning GoPro and Krispy Kreme .—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
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