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fear

[feer] / fɪər /




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Henderson said he understood that people would be feeling "a range of emotions from fear to angry" and appealed for calm.

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

“But everybody else who has those desires and are existing in fear … they’re not saying it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Last year's summit in Brazil ended with a modest pact that failed to explicitly mention fossil fuels and many nations fear a repeat unless stronger leadership is shown.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

An elderly retired missionary was brought in, jaw quivering with fear.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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