fear for
phrasal 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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The report says that film festivals are operating under enormous pressure and fear for their survival.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
Many students are motivated by personal connections, fearing for their families, friends and neighbors.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
Relief washed over students and parents who had feared for the safety of their children.
—Marybel Rodriguez, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Haitian immigrants in limbo A federal court ruling to maintain the temporary legal status of Haitian immigrants has not quelled fears for thousands of people in the community.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
Many students are motivated by personal connections, fearing for their families, friends and neighbors.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
Relief washed over students and parents who had feared for the safety of their children.
—Marybel Rodriguez, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Haitian immigrants in limbo A federal court ruling to maintain the temporary legal status of Haitian immigrants has not quelled fears for thousands of people in the community.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fear for
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“Fear for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fear%20for. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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