Thesaurus results for BORNE (DOWN)

borne (down)

verb

variants also born (down)

Definition of borne (down)

past participle 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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The claims in the lawsuit — which included allegations that the dancers felt pressured in going to nude shows and interacting with performers— stand at odds with Lizzo’s public image and message.

— Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 29 June 2026
Senegal has pressured Iraq, which is again playing down a man, but hasn't had many quality chances on net.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 27 June 2026

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Rising costs of components, supply chain constraints, and weaker consumer demand that are all partly linked to the Iran war have depressed smartphone sales in much of the continent, resulting in the slowest growth of shipments to Africa in two years, research firm Omdia said.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
Two Democrats at the top would have depressed Republican turnout for other key races — especially for Congress — in the fall.

— Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 29 May 2026

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