bear off
Example Sentences
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“He fought the bear off with a hatchet, and ultimately they both got away,” Collins said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
They were able to scare the bear off with their car.
From BBC • May 30, 2023
“I saw a pretty good quote today in response to this … that said, ’Let’s drop a bear off in their office and find out which exterminator they’re going to call.’
From Seattle Times • Sep. 30, 2021
She sprints across the yard, pushes the bear off the wall and dashes away in a flurry of motion.
From Washington Post • Jun. 1, 2021
‘He’s exhausted,’ said Torak without looking up, ‘and soaking wet. He’s been running in the stream to throw the bear off the scent. That was clever, wasn’t it?’
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
