Bear
Bear verb - To manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way.
Usage example: she bore herself well in her first public speaking event
Check
Check verb - To be in agreement on every point.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- Later joined by... well, if you really want to know, you can check Wikipedia, but this one doesn't bear spoiling.
Source: Literature / Time and Again -
Early-Bird Cameo: In the scene where Kermit tells the assorted characters that they can all be in the show, check out the bear standing in the back of the group.
- A running gag on Muppets Tonight was the guest star trying to get in and being stopped by security guard Bobo the bear who had to check if they were on the list.
Source: Not on the List
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