dreading

Example Sentences

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The couple is among thousands of immigrant parents hiding in their homes in Minneapolis, dreading that federal agents will come knocking.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

"I was always worried about if anything happened at home," said Emily, as she often woke up to missed calls from home dreading the "worst case scenario".

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

“We were dreading this. But unfortunately, I personally thought it’s a matter of when, not if.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

After spending another consecutive weekend with Clark at his place, I was dreading my usual return drive home over the Sepulveda Pass and into the Valley.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2025

I’m dreading being stuck at home, where Mom’s sadness hangs over everything like the smell of burnt toast.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan