fear

Example Sentences

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And frankly, the longer his second term goes, the more it seems that fear is coming true.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

More than 50% of Americans fear that they or someone they live with will lose their job to AI, according to a new poll from Reuters/Ipsos, which surveyed 4,531 U.S. adults.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Or that a player could be less likely to ask for the physio in fear of hampering their own team.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

But as of yet, the impact of elevated energy costs hasn’t shown up in higher pay demands—a scenario central bankers fear most.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The six of us stay silently huddled together in the darkness, waves of shock, fear and disbelief washing over us.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler