dreads

Example Sentences

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Founded in 2012, Carvana made its mark by providing an alternative to the dealership experience that Higginbotham dreads.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Mullen said she is "constantly worried", fearing that rats will get into her home, and said she dreads every time she has to take the bins out as rats congregate nearby.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

Ferrara admits she could also just drive to the Nevada city, but she dreads the prospect of a four-hour-plus ride.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 8, 2025

Kulkea OTRmost Hydration Pack For the adventurer who dreads lugging a water bottle around on hikes, the Kulkea OTRmost Hydration Pack is the ultimate solution.

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2024

And one dreads the crusts on the seats, especially when they require the intervention of a Dobie as well as a rag.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich