Examples of for fear of in a Sentence
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Officials said some emergency response protocols were being revised in order to protect rescuers, but declined to give details for fear of aiding Russia.
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Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2024
This means the businesses that contribute to high cholesterol (fast foods, snacks, red meat, etc.) have a keen interest in not lowering the standard for fear of triggering a reduction of consumption of these products.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 25 Apr. 2024
That includes Meighen Lovelace, a rural Colorado resident who asked KFF Health News not to disclose their hometown for fear of attracting unwanted attention from local officials.
—Kristin Jones, NPR, 25 Apr. 2024
At the same time, seniors are afraid to complain for fear of repercussions, speakers said.
—Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 16 Apr. 2024
The phenomenon refers to homeowners refusing to sell for fear of losing their low mortgage rates.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2024
The proposal followed a subsequent analysis conducted by a board committee consisting initially of two directors, until one, Musk business associate Joe Gebbia, dropped out for fear of not being considered sufficiently independent.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024
Because gaslighting can often be subtle and not an overtly violent act, it is often overlooked in the workplace, and an employee may be afraid to speak up for fear of retaliation.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 16 Apr. 2024
Critics say that is one reason the government has failed to move more aggressively against Russian covert operations — for fear of exposing how deep the ties to Moscow once were.
—Erika Solomon, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2024
This means the businesses that contribute to high cholesterol (fast foods, snacks, red meat, etc.) have a keen interest in not lowering the standard for fear of triggering a reduction of consumption of these products.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 25 Apr. 2024
That includes Meighen Lovelace, a rural Colorado resident who asked KFF Health News not to disclose their hometown for fear of attracting unwanted attention from local officials.
—Kristin Jones, NPR, 25 Apr. 2024
At the same time, seniors are afraid to complain for fear of repercussions, speakers said.
—Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 16 Apr. 2024
The phenomenon refers to homeowners refusing to sell for fear of losing their low mortgage rates.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2024
The proposal followed a subsequent analysis conducted by a board committee consisting initially of two directors, until one, Musk business associate Joe Gebbia, dropped out for fear of not being considered sufficiently independent.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024
Because gaslighting can often be subtle and not an overtly violent act, it is often overlooked in the workplace, and an employee may be afraid to speak up for fear of retaliation.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 16 Apr. 2024
Critics say that is one reason the government has failed to move more aggressively against Russian covert operations — for fear of exposing how deep the ties to Moscow once were.
—Erika Solomon, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
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