But future fear could not overcome the present hope that he had gained in escaping from the poisoned atmosphere above.

"So now, when something else occurs that brings this into your mind, the fear overcomes you again."

She had never wanted to impose upon anyone's generosity, but the fear of having no place to go overcame her.

Then curiosity and perhaps the fear of being laughed at overcame me.

Kit's fear for the kids and Frannie finally overcame his own terror.

Nikki rarely cursed unless the fear overcame her natural restraint.

She met his gaze then, her fear for him overcoming her own lingering doubts.

A dreadful fear had overcome him then and he had almost run from that place.

What are your payoffs for letting these fears overcome you?

His fear of losing her overcame all other thoughts.