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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Migrants fear for their safety As tensions escalate, police in South Africa have opened investigations into the recent murders of several foreign nationals.
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Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Elites, fearing for their safety, may mutiny, potentially leading to a civil war among Putin's security forces.
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Melik Kaylan,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Their hearts were empty of fear for their safety and filled with the thrill of the World Cup.
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Latif Love
june 25,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Similar fears for the future hover over the rest of the team.
—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
25 June 2026
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Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Elites, fearing for their safety, may mutiny, potentially leading to a civil war among Putin's security forces.
—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Their hearts were empty of fear for their safety and filled with the thrill of the World Cup.
—
Latif Love
june 25,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Similar fears for the future hover over the rest of the team.
—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
25 June 2026
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“Fear for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fear%20for. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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