fear

Example Sentences

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In retrospect, its uncompromising litmus tests and chilly demeanor were real weaknesses, creating a pervading fear that any false step could expel one from good graces, and that a return trip was always, always treacherous.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

According to Evans, who now lives in Croatia and runs anti-Jehovah's Witnesses social media accounts, fear is the reason that some followers would rather die than be seen as morally corrupt.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

“There’s a primal fear and fascination baked into our DNA with such majestic beasts,” Choudhury says.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

Kim Il Sung’s upbringing gave the young man a front-row seat to the power of faith—its power to mobilize and inspire awe, devotion, fear or zeal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Why should she feel crippled with so much fear that she had to force her feet to keep on walking, one after the other, one after the other?

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler