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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Prince Harry is opening up about his painful past, as well as his hopes and fears for the future, in a wide-ranging sit-down interview in New York City.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Some engineers were blown away by Devin’s technical chops; others feared for their jobs.
—Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
But because of his intoxicated state, the boys feared for their lives and jumped from the truck, according to an arrest citation.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 30 Nov. 2024
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Janine Henni, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Some engineers were blown away by Devin’s technical chops; others feared for their jobs.
—Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
But because of his intoxicated state, the boys feared for their lives and jumped from the truck, according to an arrest citation.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 30 Nov. 2024
Related article Many women fear for their safety when running alone.
—Jack Hillcox, CNN, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Fear for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fear%20for. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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