bear
Example Sentences
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Most software companies today are reluctant to bear similar costs.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026
Since it has been a while, we leave you with a reminder about long bear markets.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
While that bear market may scare off investors, CoinShares’ funds have held up well.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
It makes travel easier, helps you learn still more languages, and gives you lessons in humility when, no matter how fluent you are, you realize your French will always bear an Anglo accent.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
The bear was clawing at its roots: digging them out like wood-ants from a nest.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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