dare
Example Sentences
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The first time, Lai wrote, was terrifying: "My tears flowed freely and wet my shirt. I dared not make a move. My body was burning with humiliation."
From BBC
"Many people are actively seeking tranquillity and serenity in their homes and aren't always ready to commit to more daring colours," she explains.
From BBC
It’s a time for old friends, new loves, and speaking to our feelings so that we don’t dare carry a single burden into another year.
From Salon
Among his bold ventures into territory few writers would dare to explore was “A Doll’s House, Part 2,” an inspired sequel to Ibsen’s drama that earned eight Tony nominations.
The most legitimately daring drama of the year pulled off several courageous experiments in one pass.
From Salon
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