dread

Example Sentences

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As the summer wore on, the boy had begun, if not to enjoy his weekly conversations with the social worker, at least not to dread them.

From Literature

It was a whole day’s travel and they arrived exhausted, the parents trying to console their children despite the dread in their own hearts.

From Literature

For weeks, software engineers have been sounding off on social media, expressing awe and dread about what they are seeing AI systems do.

From The Wall Street Journal

If cake isn’t your thing, or the idea fills you with dread, skip it.

From Salon

A look of dread is all over his face!

From Literature