| 1 | She clutched her purse tightly, fearing that someone might snatch it. | |
| 2 | We hurried back to school lest it should rain. | |
| 3 | Mr Wilson is henpecked by his wife; she wears the pants in that family. | |
| 4 | We are afraid of losing our reputation in Europe and are afraid to plan ahead. | |
| 5 | "Amber, are you there?" I asked softly, afraid of what might happen. |