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fearful

[feer-fuhl] / ˈfɪər fəl /




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While executives may not be acknowledging the potential problems posed by AI, Americans are growing increasingly fearful.

From MarketWatch Aug. 26, 2026

The case has made seafarers fearful of being "stuck in the middle" of a tug-of-war between rival powers, said Steve Yandell, coordinator of the seafarers' section of the International Transport Workers' Federation.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

My undergrads are rightly fearful about the climate crisis but working in community to find their way.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 15, 2026

"I have every confidence in him. Over all the years Andy Burnham has never been fearful of speaking to victims directly," adds the MP who has served on the justice select committee.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

He rubbed his eyes, but the fearful apparition would not go away.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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