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fears

  • plural of fear.
  • present tense form of fear (3rd person singular).

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These companies had sold off earlier in the year on fears that AI would disrupt their business.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

Monday’s sharp selloff reflects easing fears of a broadening conflict after two weeks of strikes, but key risks remain, according to market watchers.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

Leising fears the sea lions -- one of California's signature animals -- could soon suffer.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

Residents were evacuated on Friday night after a change in weather sparked fears the blaze was moving towards the village of Nethy Bridge and a major incident was declared.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

We were singing away our fears, and doing it together.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo