fear

Example Sentences

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What I said in August: "For the first time in a long time, I genuinely fear for Brentford."

From BBC • May 25, 2026

But he also lives in fear that someone will approach him seeking his services.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

The lawsuit says that residents were subjected to “evacuation orders, shelter-in-place directives, exposure concerns, noxious chemical odors, fear of contamination, interference with the use and enjoyment of their homes and properties, and other damages.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

“Greed occurs during earnings seasons and fear after,” he said in a phone interview.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

But the mystery was why they would automatically fear it.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen