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 looming threat of AI automation has many employees fearing for their jobs.
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Jake Angelo, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Former Prince Andrew is reportedly fearing for his safety after being approached by a masked man near his home in Norfolk, England.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 11 May 2026
Some families fear for their children’s safety and rush to take action, as was the case for Robert’s family.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Back in 2021, when his firefighter-paramedic character, Eddie Diaz, was shot by a sniper, the actor genuinely feared for his job security.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
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Jake Angelo, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Former Prince Andrew is reportedly fearing for his safety after being approached by a masked man near his home in Norfolk, England.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 11 May 2026
Some families fear for their children’s safety and rush to take action, as was the case for Robert’s family.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Back in 2021, when his firefighter-paramedic character, Eddie Diaz, was shot by a sniper, the actor genuinely feared for his job security.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
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“Fear for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fear%20for. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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