fear

Example Sentences

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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

"This fear became reality on the evening of 11 May and the world of myself, and Ayrton's 10-year-old brother, then fell apart."

From BBC • May 23, 2026

The drama showed Sacks is as influential as ever, catapulted in part by the president’s fear of losing the nation’s lead in AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

The boom has caused alarm among environmentalists who fear the scramble for critical minerals -- and the precious dollars they inject into Argentina's economy -- could endanger water supplies.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

Her eyes were wild with fear, tiny nails scratching at the mud.

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