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polar bear
noun
: a large creamy-white carnivorous bear (Ursus maritimus synonym Thalarctos maritimus) that inhabits arctic regions
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The nomination is accompanied by the launch of an exclusive sweatshirt in support of Polar Bears International (PBI), which is at the forefront of efforts to study and protect polar bears and their habitat.
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Pino Gagliardi, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024
It’s designed as a warm womb, a place to thaw after dog sledding, snowmobiling, glacier hiking, and polar bear spotting.
—Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2024
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Pino Gagliardi, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024
It’s designed as a warm womb, a place to thaw after dog sledding, snowmobiling, glacier hiking, and polar bear spotting.
—Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2024
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“Polar bear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polar%20bear. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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