bear paw
Britishnoun
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It’s unclear why someone would steal a bear paw.
From Los Angeles Times
With his clean-shaven head, black sweatshirt and hands the size of bear paws, he certainly looked as if he could make good on that threat.
From New York Times
She was presented with a bear paw plaque, as is tradition at the IGBC.
From Washington Times
And I did notice it when that bear paw came at me.
From Fox News
If the black bear paws the ground or makes a popping sound with its jaws, it’s telling you you’re too close.
From Washington Post
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