dreaded

Example Sentences

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Sean Duffy is even taunting Pete Buttigieg about it, in a bout of dreaded intra–transportation secretary violence.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

After days of searching, she said she had a "dreaded knock on the door".

From BBC • May 4, 2026

The film is lightning in a bottle, magic that only stands to have its smoke dispersed and mirrors cracked by the unnecessary impositions of the dreaded Hollywood sequel.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

The Rockets were desperate to avoid the dreaded 0-3 hole.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

I suppose I knew it was inevitable, and dreaded it.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt