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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No one should ever fear for their safety while attending prayers or studying at an elementary school.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 18 May 2026
And workers at SoFi Stadium — set to host eight games starting June 12 — are threatening to strike if ICE is there, citing fear for their safety.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 18 May 2026
The woman feared for her safety and complied, police alleged, and she was subsequently taken to a hotel and forced to take a shower.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Anderson walks along Belair Road almost every day with her sister, both fearing for their safety when crossing the street.
—Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 12 May 2026
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Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 18 May 2026
And workers at SoFi Stadium — set to host eight games starting June 12 — are threatening to strike if ICE is there, citing fear for their safety.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 18 May 2026
The woman feared for her safety and complied, police alleged, and she was subsequently taken to a hotel and forced to take a shower.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Anderson walks along Belair Road almost every day with her sister, both fearing for their safety when crossing the street.
—Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 12 May 2026
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“Fear for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fear%20for. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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