feared
Example Sentences
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The 40-year-old had feared for some time that an attack like this could unfold on the streets where he had grown up.
From BBC
“They feared oil, butter and crumbs destroying their beautiful carpets, seats and rugs,” says Ross Melnick, professor of film and media studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
“Anyone with leadership ability will inevitably be feared and ruthlessly eliminated,” the narrator says.
Most now see the next reduction in July owing to signs the economy is faring a little better than initially feared.
From Barron's
This means leaders may go for easy wins without considering the long-term implications, he feared.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
