dare not

Example Sentences

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Now it has spread to a forested area where health workers, who are already coping with short supplies and local suspicions, dare not venture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

"Despite the ceasefire, we dare not return home yet. We are still frightened," she told AFP.

From Barron's • Dec. 28, 2025

She dare not judge a matter that may come before her.

From Slate • Jan. 15, 2025

"I dare not say I'm confident. But I'm proud of what we've done. And I hope it works."

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2023

Daenerys dare not open her gates to let them in.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin