fearful
Example Sentences
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Fearful she might accidentally break a dish, Ms. Gulati had not removed the dinner service from her attic in years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025
Fearful about the possible transfer of military-grade technology, Mr Black resigned.
From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025
Fearful that the show could harm her relationship, Foster started trying to wish it away.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2024
Fearful of losing the baby, she was cautious in the early days of the pregnancy, but she sang some performances in mid-2021.
From New York Times • Dec. 20, 2023
Fearful of the consequences if she showed her ravenous hunger, Kira willed herself to nibble at the tempting meal.
From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry
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