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.

Examples of fear for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web London eyed Berlin warily, interpreting all its actions as evidence of aggressive intentions and failing to understand Germany’s fears for its own security on a continent where it was surrounded by potential foes. —

Odd Arne Westad, Foreign Affairs, 13 June 2024 Abdullah sued the city over the incident in 2021, saying she and her three children were left fearing for their lives when officers aggressively approached their home, some with guns at the ready. —

Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2024 After the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and First Republic Bank last year, some investors had feared for the health of other regional banks, which are big lenders to the commercial real estate industry. —

Julie Creswell, New York Times, 6 June 2024 During jury selection, multiple prospective jurors asked to be excused, citing fears for their safety. —

Katrina Kaufman, CBS News, 4 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for fear for

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