fears
Example Sentences
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Monday’s sharp selloff reflects easing fears of a broadening conflict after two weeks of strikes, but key risks remain, according to market watchers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
But she fears a "witch hunt" against protesters despite the government's pledge not to act against those who organised or joined the demonstrations.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
As the number of reported infections continued to rise and fears over our favorite seasonal eats reached a fever pitch, the exact source of the outbreak remained a mystery.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
OpenAI’s revelation this past week that its AI models escaped confinement and hacked another tech company’s systems gave new credibility to fears that this technology can, in fact, go sci-fi villain mode.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
Much like Hamilton’s financial plan, any effective emancipation initiative conjured up fears of the much-dreaded “consolidation” that the Virginians, more than anyone else, found so threatening.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
