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[bair] / bɛər /






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The Crans-Montana fire bears the signature of flashover, the terrifying phenomenon by which a growing fire ignites much of a room nearby simultaneously.

From The Wall Street Journal

The prime minister's words yesterday are borne of a confluence of economics, politics and geopolitics as the UK starts a year that will mark the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum.

From BBC

So you get partial protection if a bear market hits.

From The Wall Street Journal

Offsetting these gains are the continued tariffs, of which consumers could bear up to $100 billion of the cost, Evercore figures.

From The Wall Street Journal

Vast delays in hearing cases are leading to victims withdrawing their statements before a trial begins, unable to bear the pressure of being in limbo.

From BBC