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

Now those viewers still inside Russia can only watch via VPN and most dare not post comments.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2025

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

From Slate • Jan. 15, 2025

“Euron’s mad. And dangerous. That hellhom ...” “I heard it. Go, Asha. Once Euron has been crowned, he’ll look for you. You dare not let his eye fall upon you.”

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