fear

Example Sentences

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“Uncertainty about the law and fear of legal repercussions can result in delays or limitations to evidence-based management options for patients experiencing pregnancy loss,” Jensen said.

From Salon • May 26, 2026

Some rights organizations also fear that ICE will target foreign tourists around stadiums or in the numerous fan zones where supporters will gather.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

But he also lives in fear that someone will approach him seeking his services.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

The lawsuit says that residents were subjected to “evacuation orders, shelter-in-place directives, exposure concerns, noxious chemical odors, fear of contamination, interference with the use and enjoyment of their homes and properties, and other damages.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

But she did not seem deserving of Gingersnipes’s fear.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman