Example Sentences

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Though the company said its fourth-quarter results would be in line with expectations, analysts were fearing the worst on the outlook.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026

The winner had traded at odds of 300-1 in-running and his victory saved bookmakers who were fearing payouts into the millions if all four hot favourites won on Tuesday.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2025

“Many were fearing for their lives,” he said.

From Washington Times • Jun. 25, 2022

The order by Athar Minallah, chief justice at the Islamabad High Court, followed petitions from journalists Arshad Sharif, Sami Abrahim and Moeed Pirzada, who are known as critics of the military and were fearing arrest.

From Seattle Times • May 23, 2022

"You were fearing the worst the last time I saw you," said G.J.

From The Pretty Lady by Bennett, Arnold