fear

Example Sentences

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The sudden drop showed how much investors fear high interest rates.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

But as if rescued by a magic flute, an instant of fear turned to joy, glittery gold graffiti filling the Chandler and celebrating Conlon.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Skeptics fear that these companies are raising money at a euphoric moment in public markets and further returns will be hard to come by.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

"Henry was far from the first to so needlessly lose his life, and I fear he won’t be the last."

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

I don’t have a specific fear that I need to overcome.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam