dreaded
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The hospital near my hometown was once a dreaded workhouse for the poor; my mother recalled seeing destitute children peering through its iron gates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Call it a win, call it an escape, call it the clandestine claw of the dreaded Wolverine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
Nor is it “oh no ... AI is the new dreaded tool.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said: "We'll start getting rid of the dreaded 'ironing board seats' so passengers can enjoy comfier, more pleasant journeys on some of Britain's busiest commuter routes."
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Ralph dreaded the sound, even though it was the reason he lived under the clock.
From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary
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