feared

Example Sentences

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Former world heavyweight champion Wilder, 40, was once considered the most feared puncher in boxing.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Arteta confirmed Eze will miss the game through injury, but Odegaard and Timber are in contention to return, while Madueke's injury is not as bad as first feared and is a doubt.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Carter feared conflict above all and even opposed sanctions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

She feared being called a clone, or a try-hard who’d hopped on a trend.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Sure enough, just as I feared, she was gone.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan