feared

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Tatel is legally blind and seemingly feared that the justice would act with factual blindness.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

Joshua Burt, a regional director for the Anti-Defamation League, called the suggested sentence “woefully inadequate” and said he feared it would embolden violence against the Jewish community.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Perhaps, though, with dour scenarios already somewhat priced in, the greater market risk is the political outcome will not be as bad as feared, according to Kathleen Brooks, research director at XTB.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Investors feared that the energy shock would derail a big year for international stocks, particularly in the developing world.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

She was driving with her husband, Abe, but with the radio off, enjoying what they feared were a last few moments of peace.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin