phobia

Example Sentences

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The plaintiff’s former therapist, Victoria Burke, testified that she diagnosed Kaley with body dysmorphia and social phobia, a type of anxiety disorder, in her early teens.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Today she listens to me rant about my slimy mollusk phobia, and I push back against her competitive streak with my own.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

Like addiction or phobia, it narrows lives and corrodes resilience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 19, 2025

In a response to Expressen, the Liberal party minister confirmed it was phobia, but described the impact it has on her as "sort of an allergy" and "something I'm getting professional help for".

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2024

“We’ll have to work on your bunny phobia later,” I said.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan