feared

Example Sentences

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In April, local people told the BBC they feared the ban would encourage parking in residential streets, while a local guide feared an impact on her business.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“Disclosure Day” is a story of truth and feared consequences.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

If traffic trends stabilize and margins hold up better than feared, investors could reward Chipotle shares once again.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The natural gas market also adapted better than feared.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Penelope frowned, for this indeed was the last and deepest mole hole in her scheme, and the one in which she feared they were most likely to step and twist an ankle, so to speak.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood