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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The doctors spoke on condition of anonymity, citing fears for their safety. Ahmed Al-Haj, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Like all other faith communities, Jews should be able to attend services without fear for their safety. Richard Priem, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026 There is less and less to fear for them in the Premier League. Beren Cross, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026 But the men ultimately ran away and Sais said he no longer feared for his safety. Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 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 17 Sep. 2026.

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