dread

Example Sentences

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The dread comes from fears of a reinterpretation of John Galsworthy’s Nobel Prize-winning books, collectively known as “The Forsyte Saga,” to suit an audience besotted with “Bridgerton” and other sensual period adaptations.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

One piece of data triggers optimism, followed just days, or hours, later by apocalyptic dread.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

A decade has passed since Louise James returned from a hen weekend feeling a sense of dread that a tragedy would unfold.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Here is what breastfeeding felt like for me, every single time, across four children: The moment my baby latched and the milk began to flow, a wave of dread would crash over my body.

From Slate • Mar. 15, 2026

On one hand, they were of course filled with dread.

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket