dreading

Example Sentences

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Many of my Chicago neighbors wake each morning dreading what they’ll read in the newspaper.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

The couple is among thousands of immigrant parents hiding in their homes in Minneapolis, dreading that federal agents will come knocking.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

"I was always worried about if anything happened at home," said Emily, as she often woke up to missed calls from home dreading the "worst case scenario".

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

After spending another consecutive weekend with Clark at his place, I was dreading my usual return drive home over the Sepulveda Pass and into the Valley.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2025

Ralph spent the rest of the week dreading Friday.

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary