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dreading

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present participle of dread

as in fearing

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The firing of Fedorov has led to panic in many Western pro-Ukraine circles, with observers fearing Zelensky is squandering Ukraine’s recent bout of good fortune through firing the mastermind of Ukraine’s drone advancements.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026
The Wolves were eliminated in the second round by San Antonio because the Spurs could relentlessly double Edwards without fearing the playmaking around him.

— Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 15 July 2026

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