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fear the worst

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fear the worst
to feel sure that what was least wanted has happened or will happen. When the doctor called, she feared the worst.
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I had never heard of your existence; but I had known your father; and from matters in my competence (to be touched upon hereafter) I was disposed to fear the worst.
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