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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The uncle said Valentin feared for his life in the weeks leading up to his death.
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Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 21 June 2026
The one fear for the Americans will be the fitness of star man Pulisic who picked up a minor injury in the first game.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
But no person should fear for their safety or be obligated to sacrifice their sense of security in exchange for holding public office.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Our healthcare workers and their patients should never fear for their safety.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 18 June 2026
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Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 21 June 2026
The one fear for the Americans will be the fitness of star man Pulisic who picked up a minor injury in the first game.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
But no person should fear for their safety or be obligated to sacrifice their sense of security in exchange for holding public office.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Our healthcare workers and their patients should never fear for their safety.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 18 June 2026
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“Fear for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fear%20for. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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