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The finding also marked no change since 2024, when 56% of Jews reported changing their behavior for fear of antisemitism, but was up from 46% in 2023 and 38% in 2022.
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Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
The protester spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of being targeted by authorities.
—CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
Jasmine, who chose to be identified only by their first name for fear of being doxxed, was among several speakers who gathered Saturday outside the west suburban facility to protest recent federal enforcement actions.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2026
As a result, athletes may be less likely to seek treatment and to come forward with their issues for fear of not wanting to have restrictions on their practice and competition put in place, of being ostracized from their teammates or of losing sponsorship or scholarship opportunities.
—Emily Hemendinger, The Conversation, 13 Feb. 2026
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Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
The protester spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of being targeted by authorities.
—CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
Jasmine, who chose to be identified only by their first name for fear of being doxxed, was among several speakers who gathered Saturday outside the west suburban facility to protest recent federal enforcement actions.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2026
As a result, athletes may be less likely to seek treatment and to come forward with their issues for fear of not wanting to have restrictions on their practice and competition put in place, of being ostracized from their teammates or of losing sponsorship or scholarship opportunities.
—Emily Hemendinger, The Conversation, 13 Feb. 2026
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“For fear of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20fear%20of. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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