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bears

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈbɛɹz// UK //bˈeəz// bears
SIMPLE

The children saw two brown bears at the zoo.

CONTEXTUAL

Hikers are advised to store their food in metal containers to avoid attracting bears to the campsite.

COMPLEX

Conservation efforts in the region have successfully stabilised the population of grizzly bears, though habitat fragmentation remains a significant long-term threat to their survival.

Usage

The plural form of 'bear'.

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