bear down on or upon
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Sense: To press down on
Synonyms:
squeeze Collocations, compress, push Collocations, press Collocations, press down on, press on, push on
Sense: To try
Synonyms:
endeavor Collocations, endeavour (UK), strive Collocations, attempt Collocations, make a strong effort, try Collocations, make an effort, do one's best
Sense: To approach
Synonyms:
converge on, close in on, approach Collocations, draw near to, home in on, get closer to


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