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[bair] / bɛər /






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Bear in mind that knowledge about your genetic risks can be counterproductive, leading to excessive worrying for years.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

After a disastrous conversation, Bear ends up making the wish himself, breaking the stick and wishing that Nikki would love him more than anyone else in the world.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

And yet Black Bear Sports Group has spent the past decade buying them up, building both an empire of hockey real estate and a much broader—and lucrative—youth hockey business.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Bear markets happen roughly every three to five years, and there have been around 27 bear markets since 1929.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

“They knew Ace somehow,” said the Bear Stearns credit default swap salesman.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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