bear
Example Sentences
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When the lender doesn’t bear the risk of a loan going bad, there is no incentive to underwrite it carefully.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
It’s a chance to bear witness to a silent communion among artists, form and material.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
If the 29-year-old navigates his way to this year's final, will the prospect of finally shedding his unwanted tag become too much of a burden to bear?
From BBC • May 28, 2026
It takes courage and determination to keep pushing in the face of uncertainty, especially when you bear the scars of previous failures.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
We’ve got to find some way –of hiding it from the bear.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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