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bore (down)

verb

Definition of bore (down)

past tense of bear (down)

as in weighed (upon)

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Investment grade spreads are trading near historical tights, and high yield spreads have compressed below 300 basis points — a level that, according to iShares analysis, has occurred only 5% of the time since January 2000.

— Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
During the peak in 2021 and 2022, C’Ganti has said pricing between Class A, B, and C properties was compressed.

— Nia Bowers, USA Today, 25 June 2026

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Last year, Carr pressured the Walt Disney Company to cancel Jimmy Kimmel’s show after the comic joked about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
Volkswagen faces another critical juncture, pressured to reform its unique ownership structure that prioritizes employees over shareholders.

— Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

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bore (down on)

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