dread
Example Sentences
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At Slate, we call this mad dash to the finish line “Opinionpalooza,” and we approach it with equal parts fascination, skepticism, and dread every year.
From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026
“The thought that leads me to contemplate with dread the erasure of other voices, of unwritten novels, poems whispered or swallowed for fear of being overheard — that thought is a nightmare,” she said.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
Dali made that famous masterpiece, “The Persistence of Memory,” in 1931, a breath-holding moment between wars when daily life looked normal enough but vibrated with the dread that no, things were definitely not OK.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
For those who more dread than relish the imminent arrival of a fifth “Toy Story” film, a healthy dose of KoKo the Clown, one of the studio’s original characters, might just be called for.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
I approach Mr. Griffiths with dread, ready to get a lecture or, worse, a failing grade.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
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"The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell
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