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  • 131bear market — A period of declining market prices. Chicago Board of Trade glossary ( bear/ bearish) When prices are declining, the market is said to be a bear market ; individuals who anticipate lower prices are bears. Situations believed to bring with them… …

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  • 132bear upon — Synonyms and related words: abut on, act on, affect, answer to, appertain to, apply to, approach, assault, be based on, bear, bear on, belong to, bestraddle, bestride, boost, buck, bull, bulldoze, bump, bump against, bunt, butt, butt against,… …

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