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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Pregnant women fear over their care Meanwhile, American women and their spouses say they have been left in substandard medical care in posts in unstable countries, fearing for their lives. Ellen Knickmeyer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2025 David did leave, but returned, fearing for his daughter’s safety. David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2025 That’s the magnificent solace of Chekhov, the knowledge that no one is alone in their fears for the future or pining for the past. Karen D'souza, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2025 Two primary targets of President Trump's executive orders have been transgender Americans and undocumented immigrants, deepening a climate of fear for both groups. Erica Pandey, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fear for

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“Fear for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fear%20for. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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