fear

Example Sentences

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One woman held a placard saying "there's no time for fear" and a child brought pictures he had drawn of Magyar.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Professional victim support is essential and "can sometimes even be a matter of life and death" due to the shame, intense fear, despair and constant pressure being so overwhelming.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The volatility index, or VIX, is an options-derived measure of expected S&P 500 volatility that usually jumps when stocks take a dive, and has thus become known as Wall Street’s fear gauge.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

The law also allows students to express religious views in their schoolwork without fear of discrimination or academic penalty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

They are so big and strong that the dogs fear them, and the bears trade on this fear to get their food.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen