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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This summer, cyclosporiasis caught the attention of the entire nation after an outbreak raised fears for the illness. — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 The reality is far more complicated than Trump’s proclamation of control, experts say – with ships fearing for their safety amid attacks on vessels in the strait, and the ever-looming threat of US-Iran strikes resuming. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026 The biggest fear for people who want to see books preserved through the training process is that AI firms will callously pulp rare books that can never be replaced. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026 No student or their family should ever have to fear for their life while gathering to celebrate their university and community. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fear for

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