fear

Example Sentences

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The fear was that increasing the field by 50% would dilute the competition beyond recognition, leading to a parade of uncomfortable blowouts or overly conservative stalemates between teams desperate to avoid national humiliation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

“I don’t feel fear anymore,” Dean told The Times in 2019.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

"Lots of people are living in fear and uncertainty," one former resident said of the oppressive atmosphere that many now say reigns in the world-renowned experimental city.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

"Always keep a-hold of Nurse - for fear of finding something worse".

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

I don’t have a specific fear that I need to overcome.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam