dread
verb (used with object)
to fear greatly; be in extreme apprehension of.
will be dreading
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future progressiveof dread.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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Not only are they suffering, they will be dreading every game.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2023
If Contador thinks Ventoux was tough, then he will be dreading Thursday's 18th stage - featuring two big climbs up l'Alpe d'Huez, one of the Tour's most famed mountain passes.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 15, 2013
