fear

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Kim Il Sung’s upbringing gave the young man a front-row seat to the power of faith—its power to mobilize and inspire awe, devotion, fear or zeal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

So far, Dutch authorities have identified more than 50 victims in countries including the Netherlands, the UK, the US, Canada, Germany and Montenegro, but they fear the true number is far higher.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

And this year, immigrant families within LAUSD, whose student body is more than 70% Latino, have been gripped by fear that immigration agents would target campuses.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

One woman held a placard saying "there's no time for fear" and a child brought pictures he had drawn of Magyar.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

But the mystery was why they would automatically fear it.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen