bear
Example Sentences
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Here’s hoping the next long bear market is far off.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
And there are growing worries that the tech-heavy index could soon find itself in a bear market —a drop of 20%.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
Producers also bear some of the burden of the gas tax.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said wages were going up "for the lowest paid" but said the government "must go further to bear down on costs".
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
In horror, Torak watched the bear rise above:: the edge of the trail.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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