fear
Example Sentences
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My chronic illness flared, and fear hovered over me like smog.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
But workers are worried about “FOBO” — the fear of becoming obsolete if artificial intelligence takes over their work.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
The film explores fear — a sentiment Lapid believes is pervasive today.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
That lack of fear percolates through Ambiguous Desire, where every pang of doubt is offset by a moment of euphoria or beauty.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
When he got as far as the coat room, Flopears yelped with fear and surprise.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
