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Several events and celebrations honoring Hispanic Heritage Month and Mexican Independence Day have been canceled across the country for fear of potential immigration presence.
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Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 13 Sep. 2025
O’Arwisters said many institutions have been backing away from diversity for fear of losing federal funding.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Ty noted that some caregivers might be hesitant to open up about their caregiving experience in the workplace for fear of being passed over for promotions or other advancements.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Raines said there have been times where he's been afraid to voice his opinion in classes for fear of social or academic consequences.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 12 Sep. 2025
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Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 13 Sep. 2025
O’Arwisters said many institutions have been backing away from diversity for fear of losing federal funding.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Ty noted that some caregivers might be hesitant to open up about their caregiving experience in the workplace for fear of being passed over for promotions or other advancements.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Raines said there have been times where he's been afraid to voice his opinion in classes for fear of social or academic consequences.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 12 Sep. 2025
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“For fear of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20fear%20of. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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