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“That element is to encapsulate that Stagg was fearing for his wife. As he walks down this corridor, he is faced with: Is she alive? Is she dead?”

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

“I was fearing for my life,” Ross said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

Former Rangers striker Billy Dodds was fearing the worst as Brugge's second hit the back of the net.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025

Store owner Jennifer Strobel tried and failed to deter the deer from entering, and was fearing the worst.

From Washington Times • Aug. 29, 2023

A few words of greeting passed, and Ethelberta told him how she was fearing to meet them all, united and primed with their morning’s knowledge as they appeared to be.

From The Hand of Ethelberta by Hardy, Thomas