bear up

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Recent Examples of bear up Nobody needed to go into the brush and stir that bear up. Howard Copenhaver, Outdoor Life, 23 Apr. 2025 In 1970, the average Chinese woman was expected to bear up to six children throughout her lifetime. Micah McCartney, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025 Fabricated from the double-layered material used in conveyor belts, its oatmeal-colored shape could bear up to 500 pounds of weight—ultimately solidifying the tote’s status in the pantheon of carryalls. Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024 The eating tray can be easily attached and bear up to 30 lbs. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 27 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for bear up
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  • Zaldivar said in an age where more people are turning away from their faith, the declaration of the young saints is inspiring to many Catholics looking towards the future of the church.
    Lauren Costantino September 6, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Ina Garten’s Outrageous Brownies came extremely close to being as epic as Mom’s, which inspired me to dive deeper into the archives to see if Barefoot Contessa had any other brilliant brownie recipes.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
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  • In interviews, real estate lawyers said that mortgage lenders are typically well aware of their clients’ other loans and sometimes even encourage the primary-residence language for second homes.
    Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Participants are encouraged to bring sleeping bags and food.
    Lauren Costantino September 6, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025

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