1
: of or relating to a bear or the bear family (Ursidae)
2
: suggesting or characteristic of a bear
a lumbering ursine gait
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Attended to by her ursine nanny Dulcibear and a goat obstetrician, Elphaba’s entry into the world is greeted with shock.
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
The introduction of the ursine creatures wreaks havoc on local livestock, triggering conflict between herders and government agents responsible for overseeing the program.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2024
An ursine creature was caught taking part in the bear necessities at Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 24 Sep. 2024
When Bruno is taken, Pearly ventures after him, enduring human evil and a challenging landscape to rescue her ursine brother.
—Mark Athitakis, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2024
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
The introduction of the ursine creatures wreaks havoc on local livestock, triggering conflict between herders and government agents responsible for overseeing the program.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2024
An ursine creature was caught taking part in the bear necessities at Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 24 Sep. 2024
When Bruno is taken, Pearly ventures after him, enduring human evil and a challenging landscape to rescue her ursine brother.
—Mark Athitakis, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2024
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“Ursine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ursine. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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