dreading
Americanverb
Etymology
Origin of dreading
Example Sentences
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Walks went up in the minors during ABS testing as well, leaving some pitchers dreading its arrival in the big leagues.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
The couple is among thousands of immigrant parents hiding in their homes in Minneapolis, dreading that federal agents will come knocking.
From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026
"I was always worried about if anything happened at home," said Emily, as she often woke up to missed calls from home dreading the "worst case scenario".
From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025
After spending another consecutive weekend with Clark at his place, I was dreading my usual return drive home over the Sepulveda Pass and into the Valley.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2025
No doubt they had searched for him in a large area around the cave, dreading to find him injured, or dead.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
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