fearful
Example Sentences
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Some of those restrictions have since been lifted, but customers are still fearful that the pipeline to their relatives could soon be cut off entirely.
From Barron's
This piece, however, struck me as more fearful of change than focused on opportunity.
Farmers are fearful that they could lose their livelihoods altogether as other countries take action and stop the import of South African animal products.
From BBC
Fine has not appeared fearful of censure or any loss of his committee assignments.
From Salon
Asked if he was fearful of arrest, Corfield said: "I realise there is that possibility."
From BBC
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