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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O’Connor said his client faced ongoing issues with the management and ended up moving out of the shelter out of fear for his family’s safety.
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Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 10 July 2025
The labor leader’s fears for Hollywood are similar to what a lot of people in town quietly grumble about: a tech takeover.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
The officer dragged the car seat and the child away from the vehicle, fearing for the child’s safety, before Wood drove off, police said.
—Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
In turn, the script loves Sarah fiercely and fears for her safety.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
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Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 10 July 2025
The labor leader’s fears for Hollywood are similar to what a lot of people in town quietly grumble about: a tech takeover.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
The officer dragged the car seat and the child away from the vehicle, fearing for the child’s safety, before Wood drove off, police said.
—Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
In turn, the script loves Sarah fiercely and fears for her safety.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
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“Fear for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fear%20for. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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