dare

Example Sentences

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"Even those who wouldn't dare reveal their political preferences come over and chat with us."

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“It was a shock when I watched it, to see the authorities dare to go after an officer.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Intelligence officials reasoned that the man had to be Oseguera himself, since who else would dare be so familiar with the capo’s girlfriend?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Granola that’s either stale — thin-sliced cardstock masquerading as crunch — or so aggressively hard it feels like a dare to your dental work.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

I did not dare to challenge the beast.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell