bear
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Walker’s case argues that all of these parties bear some responsibility.
From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2026
It’s as if the director couldn’t bear to allow the figure to be anything more than a caricature.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
He said he would take time to study the commission's recommendations in order to not "repeat the mistake of deciding in four days on an issue that this country will bear for decades."
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
Non-ultraprocessed foods that bear the new label will be listed on a public website maintained by the state public health department.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
‘It’s this. It is not by chance that the bear attacked your father. It’s because of him that it came into being.’
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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A trio of glass panels removed from an abandoned building in Ciudad Juárez still bears the missing-persons posters that were hung there years ago.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
The bears of Katmai spend summer and early autumn gorging themselves on salmon as they look to bulk up ahead of a long winter of hibernation.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
The loss came as such clashes are increasing, with climate change and urban sprawl bringing people closer to bears, mountain lions and other animals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
Backpack's biography says his "quiet toughness has allowed him to find his niche alongside the biggest bears at Brooks River".
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
You see, Frabwick was the most common name in the history of bears, which meant this visitor had come from a long, proud line.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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In the end, the idleness inherent in a vacation lays bare Ashim, whom Aparna catches sight of while he is washing up outdoors and while dancing in an inebriated state with his comrades.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
Londoner Khadija says she was once a fan of elaborate nail art but pivoted to bare nails earlier this year.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
The way that the immigration detention system works is that you need to know where your client is detained in order to be able to schedule a legal call with them, at a bare minimum.
From Slate ● Sep. 24, 2026
A circle of nine stately wood chairs on a bare stage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
I hollered, hopping up from the bed in my bare feet and ready to go call on this suspicious barber.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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Herbert escaped the pocket to his left and slung a pass while falling away as defenders beared down.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 19, 2024
“The guys put their mind to it and beared down. Kind of: ‘Enough’s enough,’” Reid said.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 17, 2021
Wrestling fans around the world beared witness to some of the most iconic moments in WWE history at Sunday night’s edition of WrestleMania.
From Fox News ● Apr. 8, 2019
The recovery effort is just begging on those Gulf Coast states when Irma beared down on Florida.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 10, 2017
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After a hesitation, he turned back to Kira and said in a low voice, ‘‘I beared them talking.
From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry
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The government says it is bearing down on dangerous small boat crossings, with figures showing a sharp drop in arrivals this year.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
The bill also will require grocery stores in California to prominently display products bearing the “Non-Ultraprocessed Certified” seal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
Gold held Monday's steep losses to sit around $4,160 as traders bet on more rate hikes, which makes the non-interest bearing metal less attractive.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
However, the risk of Tenaga bearing additional costs through lower fuel-adjustment surcharges next year is likely low, he reckons.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
A gold glittery star bearing Arletta’s name in looping fuchsia cursive sparkled on the door.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
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What would Ian Wright make of the prank that bore his name?
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Semiconductor stocks bore the brunt of the statements.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
He knew the work might bore him but figured it would expose him to potential employers offering more exciting roles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
While in the field, we encountered bore holes from bauxite mining exploration.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 28, 2026
I feel his eyes bore into me, like he’s trying to read my thoughts.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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She opens her monologue by describing a hypothetical figure born to great privilege.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
“I bought this little house and the kids were born here. So it’s been kind of a dream to be here long enough to see that happen.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
His criticism came just before the baby was born, on November 3.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
The baby survived and was born at full term.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
We’d only met him a few times before, but Klenam was too young to remember, and Mawuli hadn’t yet been born.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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"To see those predictions borne out is a beautiful thing."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026
Every robot that faceplanted, lost a limb, or disintegrated in a spray of sparks was borne away on a stretcher by human attendants with deadpan solicitude.
From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026
The U.A.E. has borne the brunt of Iran’s attacks during the war with more than 2,800 drones and missiles sent its way, far more than Iran fired at Israel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Continuing his evidence on Wednesday, Beggs said: "All of the interactions with the police and VC from my constabulary were borne of mental illness."
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
In the town of Ravenel, ten thousand dreams hovered over the town each night and ten thousand died each morning, their washed-out corpses borne away for burial at sea by the first breeze.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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