dreaded
Example Sentences
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But they wake up on race day with the dreaded red signal on their watch telling them they haven’t fully recovered from a shake-out run the day before.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
People are leaning on AI for a task more dreaded than homework: navigating social situations with their fellow humans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
But I live in fear of the moment when the conversation takes that dreaded turn toward the last redoubt of small talk: What do you do?
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2026
Nowhere in my vision are hours or days spent waiting for a health insurer to determine whether such a treatment plan is covered — the dreaded exercise known as prior authorization.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 27, 2026
I dreaded facing my parents, especially my mom, but at the same time, I felt light with thoughts of Conner and going to Fall Ball.
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
