feared

Example Sentences

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The earnings report wasn’t the worst-case scenario some investors had feared after Gemini announced mass layoffs and the departure of three top executives earlier this year, and lowered its fiscal-year guidance.

From Barron's

But he feared something more serious might be happening after experiencing bladder issues, including needing to get up several times a night to urinate.

From BBC

He then repeats the tagline he's been using in recent weeks to promote the film: "Believe the future as something to not be feared, just to be figured out".

From BBC

Harry had never come to the Beje in the daytime because he feared his yellow star would cause awkwardness for us.

From Literature

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

From Literature