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[geer] / gɪər /






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The latest unrest comes as political parties gear up for local government elections in November.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The report said alternative solutions such as heavier nets had proven effective in reducing seabird deaths, while weighted ropes in Scotland had lowered the number whales being caught in fishing gear.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

TensorWave plans to use the fresh round of capital to scale up its operations by adding more data centers and buying generators, chillers, critical power-supply gear, transformers and other equipment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Under a tree stand two campus police officers in full gear and sunglasses, arms folded across their chests, surveying the crowd.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

They would have to walk the whole way, hauling their gear and the two boats.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong




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