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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

American consumers had their strongest month of spending in eight months in February, new data showed Wednesday, a sign that the economy was healthier than many analysts had feared.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

When he walked off the pitch at Villa Park in mid-January, McGinn feared his World Cup dream was over.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The Soviet chess establishment thought of Bobby as a novinka—a novelty—but, also, someone ultimately to be feared.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady