fear

Example Sentences

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But horror can be really deep and really internal, and I think there’s a lot of ways in which horror and fear manifest.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

“What I fear for is the cashier on South Greeley Highway that’s working at Safeway, that’s going to get priced out as soon as their lease comes up on their rental,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Sometimes, procrastination is someone’s way of avoiding a fear that they’ll owe the government a great deal of money.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Last year's summit in Brazil ended with a modest pact that failed to explicitly mention fossil fuels and many nations fear a repeat unless stronger leadership is shown.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Two’s red eyes shined with a fear so piercing, it sent a shiver up Clare’s spine.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman