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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Dayana declined to discuss her husband’s case or country of origin, fearing for his safety in detention.
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David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
But as well as the exciting discoveries, there are also fears for the future of the deep reefs.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
Likewise, her experience has made her fear for colleagues across the country.
—Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2025
The site lies just 23 miles from the active Kula volcanic field, reminding us that the same forces once feared for their destructive potential can also be harnessed for long-term stability.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2025
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David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
But as well as the exciting discoveries, there are also fears for the future of the deep reefs.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
Likewise, her experience has made her fear for colleagues across the country.
—Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2025
The site lies just 23 miles from the active Kula volcanic field, reminding us that the same forces once feared for their destructive potential can also be harnessed for long-term stability.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2025
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“Fear for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fear%20for. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.
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