dreaded

Example Sentences

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Tropical setting aside, I dreaded the stay just like I did my previous glamping adventure at Nascar and shared Airbnb in New York.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

The Rockets were desperate to avoid the dreaded 0-3 hole.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

But Ronaldo's dreaded knee injuries meant his time at San Siro never realised the glorious heights of that first scintillating season.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

On Feb. 10, 2025, at 7:32 a.m., the dreaded email hit my inbox.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

The way Grandma was or could be, we dreaded the thought of asking someone outside the family to endure even a few days alone with her.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson