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bear

[bair] / bɛər /






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Streets, postage stamps and at least one former school building bear his name.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

"I would go in and have a cuddle with this bear after school every day. You wouldn't be allowed to do that today! But that's a standout moment."

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

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

I had learned much, in the past year, about what I could and could not bear.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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