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rear

[reer] / rɪər /








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Critics say the cameras, which take pictures of the rear of every car that drives past, are overly broad investigative tools that treat civilians like suspects.

From BBC Sep. 5, 2026

Ashton, 40, said the large rear parking lot at his previous location shared a fence with Rainbow School, another day care and preschool, without controversy.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

At 10:17 p.m., an officer threw another spike strip under the SUV, which successfully deflated at least one rear tire.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

When the revs and loads are light, the engine control shuts down the rear bank of cylinders to save fuel.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 29, 2026

He landed hard on his bottom, and for a second, he wasn’t sure which hurt more, his rear end or his throbbing head.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

Like most sheep farmers, Williams primarily rears them for meat and breeding rather than for their wool, but it still has to be taken care of.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

But for the most part, Ferraiolo says, young people have a fear of missing out—a phenomenon that rears its head every time an investment soars, as seen in recent years with cryptocurrency and meme stocks.

From Barron's Feb. 24, 2026

Gold often reasserts its role as a safe harbor when uncertainty rears its head, drawing investors toward its stability as other assets wobble.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 13, 2026

Real life, in short, rears its ugly head.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 11, 2025

Rage at the unfairness rears its head again.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

Insect larvae reared at higher temperatures will develop faster and reach pupation at a smaller size.

From Science Daily Sep. 11, 2026

He even managed to send two of his four children to university with the help of government grants by selling livestock he reared by himself.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

Bodexpress was the last to try, in 2019, but he reared leaving the starting gate and dumped his jockey.

From Los Angeles Times May 11, 2026

But Parkes said more than 90% of chickens reared in the UK for meat were fast-growing breeds, which are prone to severe health issues.

From BBC Mar. 17, 2026

That ornery part of me, the one always urging Go the other way, Willodeen, reared up, ready for a fight.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate

In the warm, dry spring a glut of glorious foundresses – new queens – emerged from hibernation to start their nests alone, carrying out all the nest building, egg laying, foraging and brood rearing.

From Science Daily Sep. 11, 2026

John does all that too, on top of his parents blasting all fear out of him while rearing him to expect the universe to be unforgiving.

From Salon Aug. 31, 2026

In a late July televised speech President Herzog, who holds a mostly ceremonial role, warned of "violence rearing its head" and reminded citizens that "elections are not a civil war".

From Barron's Aug. 19, 2026

"The kicker is within two or three days of giving birth, they fall pregnant again so while they're rearing the first litter, they're gestating the second," Henry says.

From BBC May 30, 2026

Viserys came upon her as sudden as a summer storm, his horse rearing beneath him as he reined up too hard.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin




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