fear

Example Sentences

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They fear that video might—once again—kill the radio star.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

And a culture of callouts, scandals, and fear may prevent media and publishing from wrestling with much thornier questions of authorship.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

Exhibitors in particular fear that a decline in film releases will erase some of the progress made at the box office since the pandemic.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

What sets these protests apart is the absence of major trade union leadership, which is unusual for labour movements in India, said a union leader who declined to be named for fear of police action.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

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

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen