Examples of for fear of in a Sentence
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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.
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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
Some don't even want to test their water, for fear of unearthing the problem.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2024
Some people avoid translucent powder for fear of looking blotchy or ghostlike, but with its weightless feel and seamless finish, Laura Mercier’s loose powder will convert even the most skeptical among us.
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2024
Companies that commit to maintaining their workforce will likely have employees as partners, who are happy to teach others about the uses of AI at work, rather than scared workers who hide AI for fear of being replaced.
—Ethan Mollick, TIME, 1 Apr. 2024
The eyewitness, who spoke to CNN on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals, estimated about 400 to 500 Hamas and Islamic Jihad members and their families arrived at the hospital in mid-March.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 28 Mar. 2024
It was forced to shut down after he was detained, due to a lack of resources and its journalists fleeing the country for fear of prosecution.
—Ed O'Keefe, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2024
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
Some don't even want to test their water, for fear of unearthing the problem.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2024
Some people avoid translucent powder for fear of looking blotchy or ghostlike, but with its weightless feel and seamless finish, Laura Mercier’s loose powder will convert even the most skeptical among us.
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2024
Companies that commit to maintaining their workforce will likely have employees as partners, who are happy to teach others about the uses of AI at work, rather than scared workers who hide AI for fear of being replaced.
—Ethan Mollick, TIME, 1 Apr. 2024
The eyewitness, who spoke to CNN on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals, estimated about 400 to 500 Hamas and Islamic Jihad members and their families arrived at the hospital in mid-March.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 28 Mar. 2024
It was forced to shut down after he was detained, due to a lack of resources and its journalists fleeing the country for fear of prosecution.
—Ed O'Keefe, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2024
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“For fear of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20fear%20of. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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