fear

Example Sentences

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Young Chinese, many who fear age discrimination in their workplace after turning 35, are increasingly starting "one-person companies" that have artificial intelligence do most of the work.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

“This is the fear we have all the time.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Possibly the same fear of making value judgments that has inhibited Bonnie from imposing common-sense discipline in her classroom has robbed “For Want of a Horse” of a propulsive point of view.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

The attorney general's office said "for years, this structure has operated systematically, instilling fear and grief in Salvadoran families".

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

An elderly retired missionary was brought in, jaw quivering with fear.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom