Example Sentences

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Investors had been fearing a worse scenario for Royal Caribbean—and other cruise companies —than the guidance would suggest.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Additionally, management shared on the earnings call that funding requirements will be below $100 billion, whereas some investors had been fearing a steeper amount.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 16, 2025

This was the moment firefighters and observatory officials had been fearing: the fire striking a direct blow to the complex.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2020

The club had been fearing the worst after goalkeeper Tom Heaton and forward Wesley both suffered injuries during the New Year’s Day victory at Burnley, a game in which Wesley opened the scoring.

From The Guardian • Jan. 3, 2020

Maybe, he had seen it long before Janie did, and had been fearing for her to see.

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston