fearful
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“And it’s not unusual for investors to be fearful after the kind of run that AI stocks have had over the last 12 months.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Casting Luddites as anti-technology has mired a historical labor uprising as a destructive tantrum thrown by fearful, hidebound cranks.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026
That means carry trades often perform well when markets are calm but can unwind sharply when investors become fearful.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
“Be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful.”
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
However, tonight Madame Babushkinov was on her very best behavior, full of warmth and charm, while the children ate in fearful silence.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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