fearing
- present participle of fear.
Example Sentences
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Whatever led to the hack, it's clear this is a major moment for the AI industry and the cyber security world, which collided this year in ways people had been fearing for a long time.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Just a few years ago, banks couldn’t get away from commercial real-estate loans fast enough, fearing potential losses as office vacancy rates remained elevated after the pandemic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
His son, Mojtaba, the new supreme leader, was absent from the commemorations, fearing assassination himself.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026
The bill actually failed on the first attempt to pass it, owing to state lawmakers fearing that it might hinder municipal efforts to prevent flood-related property damage and harm to residents.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
I pawed its chest cautiously, fearing this was some kind of trick.
From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth
