dare

Example Sentences

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The heat in this dish should register as warmth and pepper — a steady hum — not a dare.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

“I dare you to find one thing that’s funny about this whole situation,” Bryon said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

“I am, of course, scared, but I don’t dare to tell my family. I just tell them all is well,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

"But predictability has value, and we have demonstrated that over all these past years and, dare I say, even these past weeks: we are where you know we will go," he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

I didn’t dare put down in writing what I wanted him to bring with him.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin