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rear

[reer] / rɪər /








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It's like I had no rear brakes at all.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“Can I just not be a really good horse trainer that did something really profound and amazing in a short amount of time after I had to work my rear end off for it?”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Bringing up the insurgent rear is Spencer Pratt, a one-time reality TV villain whose house burned down in the devastating fires.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The promotion from captain to rear admiral is one of the most competitive in the Navy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Astonishing to see The Bulldog hatless and indoors, unlocking a cash drawer at the rear of the store.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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