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It can be used when expressing a state of being afraid or apprehensive about something or someone.
Example: "The residents are in fear of the rising crime rates in their neighborhood."
Alternatives: "are afraid of" or "are scared of".
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How many more are in fear of their lives?
School leaders are in fear of the next decision that might be wreaked upon our schools.
We are in fear of being sick - and of the British law, immigration officers and doctors.
A lot of federal workers are in fear of a furlough.
These families are in fear of their lives, but they overwhelmingly cite Israeli bombing and shelling as the cause, rather than threats from Hamas.
Providers of children's playgrounds, in common with many public services, are in fear of litigation in the event of even minor scrapes.
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I was in fear of my life".
He was in fear of his life".
"No one here is in fear of David.
I was in fear of him finding me".
Officer: Yes, I was—I was in fear—I was in fear of my life.
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