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In January, the woman, who does not want to be named for fear of reprisal, also got a phone call at her office from a police officer in Cornwall, Ottawa.
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Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 9 Sep. 2024
After instituting a booking policy that rubbed many passengers the wrong way, the carrier has seen a dive in profits—and is now walking back the controversial strategy for fear of further hemorrhaging dollars.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 25 July 2024
With numerous foreign carriers — Delta, United, Lufthansa — suspending flights to and from Israel for fear of getting caught in crossfire, thousands of Israelis are stuck abroad.
—Amanda Loudin, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2024
In the 23 de Enero neighborhood, colectivos — Maduro-supporting bikers — prevented residents from attending the rally outside the U.N. mission, according to a resident who spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals.
—Ana Vanessa Herrero, Washington Post, 30 July 2024
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Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 9 Sep. 2024
After instituting a booking policy that rubbed many passengers the wrong way, the carrier has seen a dive in profits—and is now walking back the controversial strategy for fear of further hemorrhaging dollars.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 25 July 2024
With numerous foreign carriers — Delta, United, Lufthansa — suspending flights to and from Israel for fear of getting caught in crossfire, thousands of Israelis are stuck abroad.
—Amanda Loudin, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2024
In the 23 de Enero neighborhood, colectivos — Maduro-supporting bikers — prevented residents from attending the rally outside the U.N. mission, according to a resident who spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals.
—Ana Vanessa Herrero, Washington Post, 30 July 2024
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“For fear of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20fear%20of. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.
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