like a bear

Example Sentences

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Fundstrat’s Tom Lee said February “felt like a bear market” despite the modest level of decline for the S&P 500.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

It’s shaped like a bear and wears a green Starbucks beanie.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

“I don’t think Bigfoot is real, only because it looks like a bear, to be honest,” said student Lucas Mousley, who joined the time-savers group.

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2024

The Panthers' assistant coach Kevin Moore said the reaction was like a "bear hug" around the team.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2023

Sam pictured the inside of his own head, shiny steel with springs and teeth like a bear trap, grabbing at the Morse code and holding it tight so it would never escape.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry