Example Sentences

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He said that he, like many others, avoids the area after dark, fearing it is haunted.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

The deal will reshape France’s telecom sector, cutting the number of major operators from four to three—a level that some regulators have previously bristled at, fearing it could lead to higher prices for consumers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Americans fearing an audit can take a breath.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Some finance ministers, central bankers and financiers have since expressed serious concerns about it, fearing the model could undermine the security of all financial systems.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

I’d let my hand hover over a set of sweet-faced glass poodles—a delicate-looking mother and three tiny puppies—and then pull it back, fearing Robbie’s wrath.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama