fear

Example Sentences

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The film explores fear — a sentiment Lapid believes is pervasive today.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

That lack of fear percolates through Ambiguous Desire, where every pang of doubt is offset by a moment of euphoria or beauty.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

And 20% support — which is roughly what the top candidate receives in surveys — is hardly a number to strike fear in the heart of rivals.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

In between, a pivotal Supreme Court ruling against President Trump’s tariffs, and a broadening fear over AI’s disruption to key sectors, left few corners of the market untouched.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

And a wriggle of fear snaked through my body.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler