fear

Example Sentences

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The rise in costs are bad enough, but now there are fears that a key liquid fertilizer, UAN-32 — which contains three forms of nitrogen, including liquid urea — could be in short supply.

From Los Angeles Times

But for those who may be allergic to dogs or live with cynophobia - the extreme fear of dogs or canines - they say the rise of dog-friendly spaces is a growing concern.

From BBC

Inflation fears and forced selling have led to a sharp increase in Treasury yields.

From The Wall Street Journal

There were fears parts of the Grade II listed Big Mill in Leek could collapse after the building was assessed on Saturday as being structurally unsound.

From BBC

But while his two co-founders were throwing themselves into the business, Wayne feared losing what little savings he had if Apple failed.

From Barron's