fearful
Example Sentences
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Beg, who is a fourth generation UK citizen, said the current climate also made him fearful for the safety of his children.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
“He’s very fearful for his health and for his safety,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Casting Luddites as anti-technology has mired a historical labor uprising as a destructive tantrum thrown by fearful, hidebound cranks.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026
That means carry trades often perform well when markets are calm but can unwind sharply when investors become fearful.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
In the public’s view, Lincoln's killing had been a rare event, perpetrated by Confederates enraged about the South's defeat in the Civil War and fearful of Lincoln's actions in the aftermath.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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