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In Oklahoma City, NBC News spoke with an undocumented woman from Guatemala who asked to remain anonymous for fear of being deported.
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Gabe Gutierrez, NBC News, 28 Feb. 2025
Highland Park athletics director Patrick Auran had trepidation about the potential move back then, for fear of having to make roster cuts if a merger took place.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2025
One worker, who asked to remain anonymous for fear of retribution, had been placed on administrative leave from the Administration for Children and Families, which is housed under the Department of Health and Human Services.
—Nikole Killion, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2025
Fear Of Vulnerability: Expressing uncertainty can feel risky, leading many CEOs to withhold concerns for fear of appearing weak.
—Alba Contreras Rodriguez, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Gabe Gutierrez, NBC News, 28 Feb. 2025
Highland Park athletics director Patrick Auran had trepidation about the potential move back then, for fear of having to make roster cuts if a merger took place.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2025
One worker, who asked to remain anonymous for fear of retribution, had been placed on administrative leave from the Administration for Children and Families, which is housed under the Department of Health and Human Services.
—Nikole Killion, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2025
Fear Of Vulnerability: Expressing uncertainty can feel risky, leading many CEOs to withhold concerns for fear of appearing weak.
—Alba Contreras Rodriguez, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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“For fear of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20fear%20of. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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