bear off

To steer a boat away from something, or to push it away from a landing spot.

"Bear off a little — we're getting too close to the rocks."

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CBS Evening News Full Broadcast | May 4, 2026

CBS Evening News · 17:46

hit it with one this afternoon and carted the bear off,

Large bear roams around Los Angeles neighborhood #shorts

CBS Evening News · 0:25

hit it with one this afternoon and carded the bear off,

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