dreaded

Example Sentences

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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

On Feb. 10, 2025, at 7:32 a.m., the dreaded email hit my inbox.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

But I also dreaded having to mind Flora again.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan