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Williams, who needs another slam to match Margaret Court’s record of 24 majors, will dread losing to Sharapova, whom she beats for fun.

From The Guardian Aug. 24, 2019

Surround it with lush flora for an intoxicating area guests will dread to leave.

From Southern Living Sep. 3, 2010

In a class of 30, at least 15 will dread what they call 'essay exams' ...

From Time Magazine Archive

Well, they who hear the rattle Close at their heels, its spring will dread, And wary watch and cautious tread, And arm as though for battle.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, December 6, 1890 by Various

Every Baron will dread lest it be his turn next, and dread will make them bold, like rats in despair.

From Rienzi, Last of the Roman Tribunes by Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron