Professional traders often use bear spreads to hedge against anticipated declines in stock prices.

The zoo hired several bear walkers to give the rescued animals daily exercise and socialization.

The mother bear guarded her bear-whelps while they tumbled clumsily through the meadow.

The old bear gardens by the river have long been converted into public parks.

The bear's-breeches in the monastery garden bloomed earlier this year than usual, attracting bees and visitors alike.

My grandmother's teddie bear still sits on the shelf, a faded reminder of childhood.

When the ship was lost at sea, the sailors looked to Little Bear to find their way.

The bear cats lumbered through the underbrush, sniffing for ripe fruit.

Local festivals celebrate the heritage of the Bear State every spring.

At the funeral, he tried to bear himself with dignity even though he was deeply shaken.