feared

Example Sentences

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Maria Tran said she told the responding deputies that she feared for herself and her family and was requesting help obtaining a restraining order.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

The brother of the Nottingham attacks killer has said he feared Valdo Calocane was going to take his own life, a public inquiry has heard.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

I don’t even have to do anything, that’s how feared I am.’

From Slate • May 12, 2026

The economic consequences that traders feared would result from the conflict haven’t clearly materialized.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Suddenly the market feared that Capital One wasn’t actually smarter than everyone else in their industry about making loans but simply better at hiding their losses.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis