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honey bear
[ huhn-ee bair ]
/ ˈhʌn i ˌbɛər /
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Origin of honey bear
First recorded in 1830–40
Words nearby honey bear
Honesty is the best policy,
honewort,
honey,
honey ant,
honey badger,
honey bear,
honeybee,
honeyberry,
honey bucket,
honey bun,
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How to use honey bear in a sentence
“If Charleston harbor needs improvement, let the commerce of Charleston bear the burden,” he said.
Ancient Romans exchanged gifts of figs and honey and would make sure to work part of the day as a good omen for the coming year.
He said, “I am breaking my heart over this story, and cannot bear to finish it.”
Once again he accused the West of being unfair to Russia, bringing back his favorite metaphor, the Russian bear.
Maybe our dear bear should sit quietly, not chase piglets and just eat berries and honey.
Many British Ferns evidence a marked tendency to “sport,” and this is a fact which the beginner should always bear in mind.
The bear laughed and joined his companion, and the torpedo thundered away.
This may be done by taking the humming tone and bringing to bear upon it a strong pressure of energy.
The left heel followed like lightning, and the right paw also slipped, letting the bear again fall heavily on the ice below.
The bear watched him narrowly with its wicked little eyes, though it did not see fit to cease its paw-licking.
British Dictionary definitions for honey bear
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