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Upcoming meetings of outside advisory panels on health issues have been canceled, according to panel members, who spoke anonymously for fear of retribution.
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Teddy Rosenbluth, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
The couple, who requested anonymity for fear of harassment, weren't the only ones facing non-renewals in their neighborhood, and by far not the only ones in the Golden State.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Many are stuck in third countries, including one former member of the Afghan army in Pakistan who spoke to USA TODAY on the condition of anonymity for fear of their safety.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
Teams and boards stay quiet, reluctant to challenge a confident leader for fear of conflict, retaliation or losing their position.
—Mark Kane, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Teddy Rosenbluth, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
The couple, who requested anonymity for fear of harassment, weren't the only ones facing non-renewals in their neighborhood, and by far not the only ones in the Golden State.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Many are stuck in third countries, including one former member of the Afghan army in Pakistan who spoke to USA TODAY on the condition of anonymity for fear of their safety.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
Teams and boards stay quiet, reluctant to challenge a confident leader for fear of conflict, retaliation or losing their position.
—Mark Kane, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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“For fear of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20fear%20of. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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