dread

Example Sentences

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She recorded the melody as a voice memo, before getting into the dreaded dental chair.

From BBC

There was sour metallic dread in her mouth, dread in her blood, taking over her chest.

From Literature

My phone, I realize with a rush of dread.

From Literature

Sexton’s not generally fussy about her seat and says she will take whatever she’s assigned on future Southwest flights, including the dreaded middle.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Czech player finally held for 1-5 to avoid a dreaded bagel, but it just delayed the inevitable with Gauff taking the set in 30 minutes.

From Barron's