gear

Example Sentences

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He deliberately came to the protest in veteran gear because he believes visibility matters right now.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

By the early 1960s, the full-fledged flight research center had become a hub of cutting-edge aviation research, thrown into high gear by NASA’s “brightest and boldest”:

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

But the losses really kicked into gear in March.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

"With having so much gear it is kind of more difficult to get to and from places," he said, joking that his outfit was "very heavy".

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

I grab a snack, then three more for the guys, and shove them into a gear bag with my water bottle, then run out through the garage.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz