bears up

present tense third-person singular of bear up

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Recent Examples of bears up This annual migration has made nearby Churchill, Manitoba, an ideal destination for thousands of tourists each year who want to witness these bears up close. Gloria Dickie, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Dec. 2021
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Verb
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Verb
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“Bears up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bears%20up. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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