fear
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They fear that any strings attached to the public money will make many private schools balk at taking it.
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026
But when Good was killed, our anger was tinged with fear.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
The fear is that it might want to hide something.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
"Every person should be able to live without fear, to love and to stand up for their rights," she said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
A few months ago, my fear of what I walked away from would’ve destroyed me.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
To combat fears using such apps may drive people to seek out some species when they shouldn't, Lifer hides precise locations of rare breeding birds on maps during sensitive periods.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Leising fears the sea lions -- one of California's signature animals -- could soon suffer.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
Despite fears of a crackdown, shared by many students' parents, Poorva believes the protests have given young people newfound confidence.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
As the number of reported infections continued to rise and fears over our favorite seasonal eats reached a fever pitch, the exact source of the outbreak remained a mystery.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
Jinjoo swallowed back her fears and focused only on the belief in her heart.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
England's Gabriel Langton said he feared for his future in gymnastics after his horror fall at the Commonwealth Games, but will "definitely be back to it" soon.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
"Production and supply have deteriorated to the point where it is going to be difficult for the mills to stay open," he said, speaking anonymously because he feared retaliation.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
Investors perhaps feared a worse update to the outlook, and IBM shares were up 3% in the extended session following the latest update.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
It was a safe haven from the Germans, who feared being ambushed by the Resistance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
States with small populations feared that large states would be too powerful and overwhelm them if votes were based on population alone.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
The Department of Homeland Security said the officer opened fire after "fearing for public safety".
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Van der Velden says the company is also collaborating with Hollywood directors and producers who have asked not to be identified publicly, fearing backlash.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
The company stopped short of announcing job cuts or factory closures on Thursday, despite unions fearing potential job losses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
The bill actually failed on the first attempt to pass it, owing to state lawmakers fearing that it might hinder municipal efforts to prevent flood-related property damage and harm to residents.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
When Helm and Girard took over, no one in the city wanted to be taken to Bush Hill, fearing it was a death sentence.
From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy
