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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But then Nan confesses her pregnancy and her fears for her future child to her once dear friend.
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Maureen Lee Lenker Published, EW.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The protagonist – and often, antagonist – in many movies, including Little Miss Sunshine, Nomadland, and most recently Will & Harper, is that stretch of asphalt taking us from one destination to the next, which has been home to ruminations, dreams, and fears for generations.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
The man, who declined to give his name for fear of persecution due to his immigration status, recalled fearing for his life after the Taliban took control in 2021.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 31 July 2025
Several students gave speeches about the need to stand up for Palestinian people and for all students threatened by the current political environment, which has also created fear for the status of international students.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Maureen Lee Lenker Published, EW.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The protagonist – and often, antagonist – in many movies, including Little Miss Sunshine, Nomadland, and most recently Will & Harper, is that stretch of asphalt taking us from one destination to the next, which has been home to ruminations, dreams, and fears for generations.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
The man, who declined to give his name for fear of persecution due to his immigration status, recalled fearing for his life after the Taliban took control in 2021.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 31 July 2025
Several students gave speeches about the need to stand up for Palestinian people and for all students threatened by the current political environment, which has also created fear for the status of international students.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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“Fear for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fear%20for. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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