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 announcement of his show in Santa Clara is a surprise after his tour announcement did not include any dates in the United States, which the artist said was due to concerns about potential ICE raids and fear for his fans’ safety.
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Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
This incident has created tremendous fear for DMPS students, families, and staff.
—Richard Hall, Time, 27 Sep. 2025
Some federal workers fear for their jobs.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
On Thursday, Patel said in a statement that the shooter allegedly left behind a note about looking to stoke fear for ICE agents.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2025
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Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
This incident has created tremendous fear for DMPS students, families, and staff.
—Richard Hall, Time, 27 Sep. 2025
Some federal workers fear for their jobs.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
On Thursday, Patel said in a statement that the shooter allegedly left behind a note about looking to stoke fear for ICE agents.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Fear for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fear%20for. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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