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fearful

[feer-fuhl] / ˈfɪər fəl /




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“Be greedy when others are fearful” is one half of one of Warren Buffett’s most well-known investing maxims.

From Barron's

"We are fearful for our children crossing the road," Wiley said.

From BBC

For those who are allergic or may be fearful, Huw said the brand has always been as inclusive as possible.

From BBC

But as famed investor Warren Buffett has said, the time to be greedy is when others are fearful.

From MarketWatch

Meanwhile, both the United Arab Emirates and Qatar were being targeted by retaliatory drone and missile strikes from Iran, creating a tense and fearful environment for those who were trapped in airports and hotels.

From BBC