feared

Example Sentences

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“Lenovo has also been able to pass on rising memory costs better than feared, likely due to its strong brand equity and premium positioning,” Yu says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Some prospective IPO investors feared that Mastercard could ultimately be on the hook for many billions of dollars’ worth of legal liabilities related to allegations of price fixing.

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

Officials feared that there were only two possible outcomes: a devastating explosion or a devastating leak.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

A: Power has always feared the written word, and above all, the written word that speaks the truth.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

“I feared the worst. But you’re alive. You’re alive.”

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman