Over the long winter, the true cost of their neglect began to bear in upon the villagers, who slowly realized they would have to rebuild everything from scratch.

The antique dealer explained that the carved bear's-paw on the necklace was actually a rare East Indies shell prized for its iridescence.

Frontline healthcare workers often bear the brunt of a pandemic's impact.

The alpine botanist pointed out a single bear's ear growing between the stones.

Several men were bear-baiting the chained bear when the activists arrived.

Local historians documented the rise and fall of bear-baitings in the 18th century.

Many animal rights activists protested the bear baitings held in the old town square.

We drove through Bear Valley to reach the trailhead before dawn.

The sand bear emerged from the dunes, its armored hide glinting in the sun.

Shareholders suspected a bear raid after trading volumes spiked and the price plunged.