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gear

[geer] / gɪər /






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"Much of the expansion over the last decade has been geared towards global growth," the KDA said in October as it called for a "for a speedy return to reciprocal, tariff-free trade".

From BBC

China has also closed some technological gaps through espionage and illegally reverse-engineering imported gear, Western officials and analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal

Are you gearing up for a big charitable contribution before the end of the year?

From MarketWatch

It used to be enough for sports gear to help improve performance.

From The Wall Street Journal

The housing market has been stuck in a low gear, with existing-home sales on track for their third straight year near three-decade lows.

From The Wall Street Journal