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fear

[feer] / fɪər /




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That has raised fears that the new banks won’t stick to activities normally associated with trust banks, and will instead offer similar products to full-service banks.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gen. Gholamreza Soleimani, it could lead top figures in the regime to keep a lower profile and cut back communications for fear of being targeted, rendering the country’s decision-making more difficult, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The repeated strikes on healthcare workers have become a source of fear and anxiety for many of them, including Mona Abou Zeid, 59, who runs a hospital in the Nabatieh area in southern Lebanon.

From Barron's

Investors fear the continuing conflict will trigger a prolonged oil rally, potentially driving up inflation and recession threats.

From Barron's

Tuesday’s updates suggest things may not be quite as bad as feared for U.S. airlines.

From Barron's