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gear

[geer] / gɪər /






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"Any win here is a good win, but the biggest positive is I'm in the quarter-finals and I'm in second gear so there's plenty more to come."

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

The company said it was in the “final stretch” of its turnaround plans, which involve making more gear tailored to athletes’ needs and revitalizing its e-commerce division.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

Similarly, sales of Stone Island gear rose 25% in Asia over the quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Living with my mom helped me to save and focus, paying off my student loans and the incredible debt I racked up on DJ gear ...

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

With a resounding thump the whole pile—sled, dogs, gear, and me, upside down—plummeted into a heap in the bottom of what seemed to be a deep gully.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen




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