bear
Example Sentences
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The UN secretary general was "deeply troubled by statements suggesting that entire civilian populations or civilisations may be made to bear the consequences of political and military decisions", his spokesperson told reporters in New York.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
She also raised the possibility that her own fame may have been behind her mother's disappearance, saying that thought was too much to bear.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
“It’s hard to imagine what will happen if and when we have an extended bear market.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
Most software companies today are reluctant to bear similar costs.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026
It had been seven days since they’d set out from the Fastwater, and still there was no sign of the bear.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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