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[geer] / gɪər /






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Dick’s on Tuesday said sales at its namesake stores remained strong, with sports gear outside of sneakers helping deliver a 4.9% same-store sales gain, and also said it was confident in Foot Locker’s long-term potential.

From MarketWatch Aug. 27, 2026

"I always encourage parents to tap into their club's community. Families with older kids are usually eager to pass down gear," she said.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

Effort: It’s an hourlong full-body workout that, for beginners, can be a bit more intense on the hands and wrists; the gear can be hot and take some getting used to.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 24, 2026

The tariffs cover a slice of imports from Canada that include plywood, liquor, and hockey gear.

From Barron's Aug. 22, 2026

Chase tossed his soggy gear into the back of Mr. Murphy’s SUV.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith

I realize that’s a heavy way to wrap up the week, so let’s shift gears.

From Slate Aug. 14, 2026

Harry Smith kicked eight goals from eight, while Noah Hodkinson and Sam Eseh also went over for the relentless Warriors, who went up through the gears in the second half.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

Or if you’re doing well in your career but taking time to shift gears, then you can bet on your future self.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

Listening carefully during our interview, it seemed Burnham had distinct gears.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

The removal lorry shook itself into life, grated its gears, and lumbered down Kingfisher Meadows to the main road.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

"Selective pressure is much lower at advanced ages, particularly in rotifers which are really geared to do most of their living and reproducing very young," she said.

From Science Daily Aug. 19, 2026

Offerings geared toward wellness and the ongoing protein trend have done well, she said.

From MarketWatch Aug. 19, 2026

And delivery companies have even joined the fray, with Uber Eats partnering with the granddaddy of reservation apps, OpenTable, and DoorDash buying SevenRooms, a reservation-management system geared toward higher-end restaurants, for $1.2 billion last year.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

Soon she was being served videos not just about being super-thin, but also geared toward “embracing my divine femininity” and “my natural role.”

From Salon Aug. 5, 2026

I’m not sure if the gesture is geared toward me or the clerk.

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson

It was a slow, late-summer session for Wall Street—the third-lightest trading volume day of 2026—with many gearing up for Nvidia’s report due after the closing bell.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

Now, the trio is gearing up to release its debut album, “Somewhere Up There,” on Friday.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Chan expects only a modest balance-sheet impact, with gearing rising to about 0.3X from 0.2X, while any additional losses from PMB Technology would have an insignificant impact on Press Metal’s earnings.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

Michelle Downey from the Downey Group said businesses have been gearing up and working to get ready for the big week.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

I was professional enough about it, I didn’t make mistakes, but somehow it felt as if I were gearing up to fight somebody else’s war.

From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien




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