rearing
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In the distance was a bronze statue of Louis XIV on a rearing horse in the majestic Place des Victoires, its stone pedestal stained by protesters’ splashes of red paint.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
SpaceX has become a looming threat over the telecommunications sector — and now it’s rearing its head once more.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
“Like in child rearing, one ‘talking-to’ might not be enough,” he said, referring to last week’s rate hike.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
In the warm, dry spring a glut of glorious foundresses – new queens – emerged from hibernation to start their nests alone, carrying out all the nest building, egg laying, foraging and brood rearing.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026
Instantly the stallion burst forth, rearing in triumph.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
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