fear

Example Sentences

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But the government—with a feeble military, weak economy and fear of stoking internal conflict like the 1975-90 civil war—lacks enforcement capabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

But often, she said, they fear losing their jobs — or worse, having ICE called on them and being separated from their families.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

And a culture of callouts, scandals, and fear may prevent media and publishing from wrestling with much thornier questions of authorship.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

My fear is today doesn't bring unity, but it brings division.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Buffalo, he says when he tells of it—there is strangely no fear in his voice— have very bad breath.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen