feared

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The vast majority of the 50,000 people evacuated because of a damaged chemical tank officials feared would explode began returning home, and officials said conditions in the area is safe.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Some prospective IPO investors feared that Mastercard could ultimately be on the hook for many billions of dollars’ worth of legal liabilities related to allegations of price fixing.

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

Murdaugh’s lawyers contend that Hill connived to have a juror removed—the so-called Egg Lady—because Hill feared she wasn’t inclined to convict.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

She feared that her daughter – a young woman of marriageable age – would attract negative attention and face difficulties if she stayed single.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

When I walked around the back of the inn to retrieve Rostam, the elderly donkey had fallen asleep and breathed so rarely that for a second I feared the worst.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri