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bearable

[bair-uh-buhl] / ˈbɛər ə bəl /


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And by making those effects more bearable, it distracted from the essential fight against the causes.

From BBC Jun. 24, 2026

“Widow’s Bay” has its share of jump scares, but for the most part, its frights are bearable and its symbols are heavier on text as opposed to subtext.

From Salon Jun. 18, 2026

There has also been a surge of online advice on how to make time in shelters more bearable.

From Barron's Mar. 8, 2026

The pressures of life, which in that moment felt unbearable, proved bearable.

From Slate Dec. 26, 2025

They wore hats, soft boots, and more layers of exotic skirts and tunics than would seem bearable in the climate.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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