Example Sentences

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I was dreading that as much as I had dreaded getting scammed.

From Slate • Aug. 4, 2025

Donna admitted she had dreaded the prospect, but said she felt "empowered" in court.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2023

The former first lady later told President Richard Nixon in a thank you note that a day she had dreaded turned out to be one of the most precious she spent with her kids.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2023

Just a week ago, he made a call to one congregant and heard the words he had dreaded: “Father, you were so meant to call me today because I just found out I have COVID-19.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2020

On this day that he had dreaded for so long, he had no appetite for anything.

From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli