bear
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Spot prices reflect that the strait is still very much closed, and the real physical impact of the war has been brought to bear.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
A pope’s main role is to bear witness to the words of Christ, who said far more about taking care of the meek and turning the other cheek than he did about waging war.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
"We had a brown bear. A baby brown bear in what was Pets Corner," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
No one is identified by anything but first names, including Russell’s mother, Karen, who is the only one who can’t bear to hear the playback.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
The bear had climbed a third of the way.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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