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[geer] / gɪər /






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He says his boss gave him a choice: "You put on the vest, the gear, and you go out and fight - it's either that or working as a cook."

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

What follows is not simply a list of grilling gear and impressive ingredients, but a tried and tested culinary adventure for all the parties, menus and moments you want to create.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

As second-quarter earnings kick into high gear this week, Wall Street analysts seem to be feeling pretty good, despite ongoing concerns about the impact of the Iran war.

From MarketWatch Jul. 12, 2026

Equipped with beds, mannequins, a mock laboratory, and protective gear, the simulation centre prepares doctors, nurses, and clinicians for deployments in DRC, or from regional countries at risk from the spreading disease.

From Barron's Jul. 11, 2026

Torak dragged what remained of their gear into the yew branch shelter, then kicked at the fire, sending sparks shooting skywards.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

Its suit could be an attempt to throw sand in the gears at OpenAI, company observers say, to slow poaching of Apple staffers, for instance.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

Now that you’re all caught up, let’s switch gears.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

After a shock 0-0 draw with Cape Verde in their opener, Spain have been quietly going through the gears.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

Actuators, motors and gears are the muscles and the clearest near-term business case; beyond Schaeffler, Bosch has tied up with Neura Robotics and Magna has taken a stake in Sanctuary AI.

From MarketWatch Jul. 1, 2026

They were all moving—shifting gears and lowering pipe, waving others into position or, at the very least, talking at full speed.

From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

The company also markets “hydrating hot chocolate,” which it said was an instant sellout and represents an effort to “de-seasonalize” the broader hydration business, which has historically been geared toward hot weather and athletic activity.

From MarketWatch Jul. 11, 2026

The company has tried to offer more products beyond jeans — such as dresses, blouses and other items geared toward women — as well as modern riffs on old favorites like 501s.

From MarketWatch Jul. 9, 2026

As the U.S. geared up to take on Paraguay and Australia, packed stadiums proudly belted our national anthem.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

Unlike most preferreds, which are geared toward institutional buyers, Strategy has cultivated a retail base for its preferred stock, reflecting the high retail ownership of its common stock.

From Barron's Jun. 23, 2026

I geared myself up for some conversation, mainly to practice talking to a real teenage boy, but he closed his eyes almost as soon as I slid into the seat next to him.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia

The company, headquartered in California, is gearing up to produce a sequel to "F1," with Cue saying the plot and script are currently in development.

From Barron's Jun. 26, 2026

Chinese robotics company Coowa is gearing up to go public in Hong Kong, people familiar with the matter said, joining the wave of robotics and tech companies raising capital in the city.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

Well, it looks like they’re gearing up for it.

From Salon Jun. 13, 2026

Rock royalty is gearing up to descend on Donington Park for the 23rd Download festival.

From BBC Jun. 10, 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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