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For his part, a heartbroken Son shared a statement on Instagram: “I don’t dare to convey the disappointment and hurt of the fans with a single word ‘sorry.’

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026

"Ever since the fighting started in the Middle East, my profits have fallen, but I don't dare raise prices for my customers," he told AFP.

From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026

"We need to look after those guys out there. Here we are in the middle of the summer, and they are like cats on a hot tin roof, dare I say it."

From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026

“After the Hunt” scrutinized the motives behind subjects others wouldn’t dare touch.

From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026

We both feared it, I know we did, but did not dare speak of it.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

So, Emily dares to eat a Big Arch—the whole thing—and the hosts talk about how this kind of PR cannot be bought.

From Slate ● Mar. 7, 2026

Here McDermott’s inspired staging demonstrated that Glass’ forgiving personal portrait of Walt Disney makes it the quintessential Hollywood opera that no one dares bring to squeamish Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 5, 2026

A potential Grand Slam decider in Paris awaits, with Borthwick openly saying he dares his side to dream of glory.

From BBC ● Feb. 2, 2026

He and his representatives are now threatening Cuba, Mexico, Colombia, Iran and Greenland, with Venezuela serving as an object lesson of what may happen if a country dares to disobey his wishes.

From Salon ● Jan. 6, 2026

We all know that Pa will not return, but no one dares to say it out loud for it will shatter our illusion of hope.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung

And with fame and status that transcends the game, Martinez seemingly dared not drop him.

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026

Sidney Poitier dared to challenge what it meant to be Black in Hollywood and by extension what it meant to be Black in America.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026

But pro-Soviet intellectuals ostracized him when he dared to speak honestly about life behind the Iron Curtain.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026

"They gave a fitting response to those who dared to attack innocent Indians at Pahalgam. The entire nation salutes our forces for their valour," he said in a statement.

From Barron's ● May 7, 2026

It was only after another half-hour that we dared give the all clear to nine cramped and shaky people.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

Then the boat turned towards me, and stayed its pace, and floated slowly by within my hand’s reach, yet I durst not handle it.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien

Those around him listened to his words with astonishment, and not one of them durst say: "Dismount from your horse, you cannot see ten yards in front of you!"

From The Slaves of the Padishah by J?kai, M?r

If I durst presume, continued Trim, to give your Honour my advice, and speak my opinion in this matter.—Thou art welcome, Trim, quoth my uncle Toby—speak,——speak what thou thinkest upon the subject, man, without fear.

From The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman by Sterne, Laurence

He durst not strike a light to look at his watch, but surely there had been time to go and come and go again.

From Settlers and Scouts by Strang, Herbert

You much rejoice me now you have hit my meaning, I durst not press ye, till I found your spirits: Continue thus.

From Beaumont & Fletcher's Works (3 of 10): The Loyal Subject by Beaumont, Francis

In 1985, the show held at the very same art museum caused a scandal for daring to bring fashion into the erudite ranks of a museum.

From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026

England had promised to play 'big', mixing physical bravery with tactical daring.

From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026

One of Britain’s admirals described it as “the most bold and daring act of the age.”

From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026

It feels daring for how it wants to actually examine the emotional costs of contemporary grown-up life, bringing wincing laughs of recognition.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026

Before dawn, we swarmed up through the house, never daring a backward look.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck