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[bair-ing] / ˈbɛər ɪŋ /




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This year, however, an empty chair bearing his portrait stood at the mausoleum, according to footage broadcast from the site.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

In addition, Michael Jordan’s storied Chicago mansion, complete with personalized gates bearing his jersey number “23,” was finally sold in 2024 for only $9.5 million, after 13 years and multiple relistings, down from $29 million.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

And bearing the brunt of ever-speedier takeouts are delivery riders scrambling to meet tight deadlines for a pittance.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

In his bright-blue dress uniform splashed with medals, Mr. Pierce’s Othello moves with the speed and noble bearing of a man who is defined by his role as a military leader.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The tall girls went out and returned presently, each bearing a tray, with portions of something, I knew not what, arranged thereon, and a pitcher of water and mug in the middle of each tray.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë




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