feared

Example Sentences

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China's Li Haotong feared he would not be able to play at Augusta National on Friday after spending the morning "living in the toilet" because of illness.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

While a modest rise in UK domestic energy bills is almost certain in July, October's feared significant further rise could now be off.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Like others, Garay said she feared the government would use the new study to ignore cases like those of her son.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

In 2015, a lawyer said Antonov had fled Britain because he feared for his life.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

States with small populations feared that large states would be too powerful and overwhelm them if votes were based on population alone.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis