How to Use for fear of in a Sentence
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Not for fear of a thunderbolt hurtling through the blue sky and, punitively, creasing his skull.
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Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2026
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Some players feel more confident wearing it while others are more cautious for fear of another blow.
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Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
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As a result, these movies and dramas are generally quite vanilla; directors often don’t push the limits for fear of having to cut or re-film scenes.
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Lavender Au,
The Dial,
30 June 2026
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But this year, many of the staffers aren’t in the mood to celebrate, one longtime employee, who asked that her name not be used for fear of retaliation, told CNN.
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Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
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Ed Lomena, the attorney representing the pilot — who asked not to be identified by name for fear of job repercussions — says his client was asleep when the creatures entered the room.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
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Some of my colleagues who cover the Pentagon report an environment of fear where military leaders are hesitant to question internal policies for fear of being sidelined, as sometimes happened in the Vietnam era.
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Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
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