bears (down)

present tense third-person singular of bear (down)

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  • While his family pressures him to alter the lineup, his bond with Charles remains the strongest argument for his decision.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
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  • If the premium compresses, new deals get harder, refinancing costs rise, conversions and warrant exercises add supply, and loans secured by crypto can demand more collateral at the worst moment.
    Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
  • The system compresses months of pre-production into hours, integrating leading models while allowing creators to focus on storytelling.
    Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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“Bears (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bears%20%28down%29. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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