feared

Example Sentences

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Many of them deleted its criticisms of King George III because they feared prosecution for sedition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

She feared being called a clone, or a try-hard who’d hopped on a trend.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Arteta confirmed Eze will miss the game through injury, but Odegaard and Timber are in contention to return, while Madueke's injury is not as bad as first feared and is a doubt.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Although many Germans feared another war, many Hitler Youth did not.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti