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  • present tense form of dread (3rd person singular).
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dreads



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But he still dreads the possibility the product of his 25-hectare vineyard in the village of Correns could be declared undrinkable, and that he'd be unable to sell some 90,000 bottles.

From Barron's Aug. 6, 2026

I’d see an old man with his gray dreads and sing-songy voice as I would walk from parking my car on the street.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

Merry, Faye’s editor, dreads breaking the news about Faye’s latest manuscript: “How do you tell her that her 15th book . . . is unsalvageable?”

From The Wall Street Journal May 1, 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

Dad: But you don’t even have dreads, Genie.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds




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