bear market
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bear market
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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Every time a major bitcoin bear market arrives, there is an inevitable rush of grave dancing by crypto bulls and skeptics alike.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
While Hirsch said he does not expect stocks to fall into a bear market for that stretch this year, he said the market could be at least “sideways choppy.”
From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026
The money divide is particularly stark at the moment because anyone 35 or younger today wasn’t old enough to buy or sell stocks when we last faced a prolonged, severe bear market.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
MarketWatch: Most financial advice says to never sell in a bear market.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
The house had a large bull clientèle, which was holding its stocks, and not selling on a bear market.
From The Value of Money by Anderson, Benjamin M.
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