fear

Example Sentences

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"The police in this country have a sacred duty to police without fear or favour. Everyone in this country is equal before the law," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The stereotype at exuberant times like this is that individuals who know or care little about fundamentals chase stocks skyward, gripped by a fear of missing out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

With stock markets continually hitting new records, one fear is a repeat of the dot-com bust.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

“I very much fear what comes next for … the future of the legendary broadcast,” Vega said in a social media post on Thursday, referring to “60 Minutes.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

He worried about gossip, “I was unwilling to call upon you to.night for fear of talk.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock