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gear

[geer] / gɪər /






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Two years after back-to-back strikes nearly shut Hollywood down, unions representing actors and writers are gearing up for a new round of bargaining.

From Los Angeles Times

Chase tossed his soggy gear into the back of Mr. Murphy’s SUV.

From Literature

“I was wearing the protective gear of an ice hockey player that we rented in Cortina,” he once told American Cinematographer magazine.

From The Wall Street Journal

The discovery could help scientists design new bio-inspired materials for airplanes, protective gear, and medical uses, while also offering insight into neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.

From Science Daily

However, it might be worth keeping the wet weather gear handy.

From BBC