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This misperception weakens the mandate for action, discouraging executives from pursuing bold strategies for fear of reputational backlash or political reprisal.
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Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Faten asked that her last name be withheld for fear of retaliation.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
Who has to hesitate for a half-second for fear of the quarterback taking off.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 9 Aug. 2025
Also, being disturbed by Amber's violent drawings but being hesitant to speak to her honestly about them, for fear of discouraging her, is a place a lot of parents often find themselves.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 6 Aug. 2025
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Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Faten asked that her last name be withheld for fear of retaliation.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
Who has to hesitate for a half-second for fear of the quarterback taking off.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 9 Aug. 2025
Also, being disturbed by Amber's violent drawings but being hesitant to speak to her honestly about them, for fear of discouraging her, is a place a lot of parents often find themselves.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 6 Aug. 2025
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“For fear of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20fear%20of. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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