fear
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“Some people are still treating themselves at home,” said Rose Tchwenko, Mercy Corps’ country director for Congo, “because of the fear of treatment centers and stigma outweighing trust in the response.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
MJ replies, “I try not to fear,” and then follows up asking Jenner what her biggest fear is.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026
A plan more than doubles confidence to handle the same fear and the same reflex.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 16, 2026
It said uncertainty over "so-called 'red lines'" had left booksellers and writers "guessing which titles could lead to criminal investigation, arrest or closure" - resulting in fear and self-censorship.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
For them in particular, fear of the Russians still far outweighed any anger against the Americans and the British.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
Through Neill’s work, we could explore our fears about what we can’t always understand.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
Oil prices were on track for a weekly gain of more than 10% as the U.S. and Iran stepped up attacks and raise fears of broader regional disruptions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Beg - who has three children and works full-time in Glasgow - now fears for his safety.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Concerns about rising gasoline prices weigh on the minds of U.S. consumers and revived fears of inflation.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
If Miss Taylor undertakes to wrap Miss Emma up, you need not have any fears, sir.’
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
“This brings me anxiety and uncertainty about the future,” said the student, who asked for their name to be withheld because they feared consequences to their immigration status for criticizing the changes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
For starters, most of those who are actually retired say their finances are much better than they feared they would be.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
For his part, Connor always feared that the show’s “rose-tinted” approach, though part of the story’s appeal, “would not be nuanced enough to talk about the complexities of being human and being young.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
When Kirchner vanished in November, his own comrades feared the worst.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
Many people feared they might be trapped in their homes if conditions worsened, so they opted to leave instead.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
The policy was only strengthened further by subsequent administrations, fearing a new international standard for targeted killings could result in unintended consequences in the halls of Washington.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026
His father called police days after Amen's death fearing that his son was involved.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
When he began his campaign, the agency overseeing the safety of America’s roads specifically warned against edge lines, fearing they would confuse drivers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
Boll believes Germany “banned” the film by not assigning it an age rating, fearing it could incite violence, making it unfit for German theatrical release.
From Salon ● Jun. 30, 2026
Will found himself hating and fearing her more than any human being he had ever known.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
