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fearful

[feer-fuhl] / ˈfɪər fəl /




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Other employers have been loath to use AI in recruiting, fearful of bias or running afoul of changing legislation on AI in hiring.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

But the spate of deaths has sparked new concerns and in Organic Market some women are more fearful than ever.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

And some musicians and songwriters are fearful of how these AI deals might affect livelihoods.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026

But many parents were too fearful of a repeat disaster to allow their children back into the classroom.

From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026

As soon as she was sure he was really awake and her errand done, Iris sped away, fearful that she too might sink forever into slumber.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton


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