fear for
verb
feared for; fearing for; fears for
: to feel concern for (something or someone) : to worry about (something or someone)
She feared for her husband's safety.
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In a phone interview, Williams, the Kalesta co-founder, said Darby's death occurred during the most challenging point of the covid pandemic, when California rules required any nurses testing positive for the virus to be sent home and nurses were quitting out of fear for their health.
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Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
Eventually, the victim began to fear for her own safety.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
As Jovanni gets older, Daniels said her fear for his health has dissipated.
—Chris Bowling, ProPublica, 15 Apr. 2026
Security officers, who had no defensive equipment, feared for their lives as the patient exhibited anger and strength.
—Rick Pozniak, Boston Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
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Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
Eventually, the victim began to fear for her own safety.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
As Jovanni gets older, Daniels said her fear for his health has dissipated.
—Chris Bowling, ProPublica, 15 Apr. 2026
Security officers, who had no defensive equipment, feared for their lives as the patient exhibited anger and strength.
—Rick Pozniak, Boston Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Fear for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fear%20for. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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