fear

Example Sentences

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But handwashing is done in plastic buckets -- a sign of the tardiness of the response to an outbreak many fear could be among the worst in the virus's history.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

The big fear is producing what’s known as “thermal runaway reactions.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

“Greed occurs during earnings seasons and fear after,” he said in a phone interview.

From MarketWatch • 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

No, not just afraid but ripped with fear, and it was on the doe.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen