feared

Example Sentences

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Refineries and petrochemical plants never faced the shutdowns markets had feared.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Tatel is legally blind and seemingly feared that the justice would act with factual blindness.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

Joshua Burt, a regional director for the Anti-Defamation League, called the suggested sentence “woefully inadequate” and said he feared it would embolden violence against the Jewish community.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

BBC Sport asked Batson if he feared the cost of attending the event will make it a harder task to grow the game, and whether the tournament risks becoming an event largely for the wealthy.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

She laid it on the table beside her bowl, unopened, but I feared she was curious about the matches.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu