Sentence examples for convincing fear from inspiring English sources

In recent years European and British judges have ruled that sexual orientation may be considered a ground for asylum if the applicant can demonstrate a convincing fear of persecution.

But the British are not convinced, fearing that a phrase like "fighting fraud" could potentially have very wide ramifications.

King says, "I'm convinced that fear is at the root of most bad writing".

Until very recently, for example, most managers were (and many still are) convinced that fear and greed were the two primary levers for motivating people.

Emma remembers being too scared of her boss to take regular toilet breaks, and ending up with cystitis, while Rosie is convinced the fear of losing her internship contributed to her becoming ill.

I am convinced that fear is ultimately responsible for keeping us from doing the work of the Kingdom; that kingdom of justice, peace and love which Jesus challenges his disciples -- both then and now -- to proclaim and make real in this world.

He is convinced that fears over free-range children are not uniquely urban.

Labor leaders, convinced and fearing that Republicans are intent on weakening the nation's unions, have vowed to mount their biggest political effort ever this year to help re-elect President Obama.

But some doctors are not convinced, citing fears over increased GP workloads and concerns about whether patients will be able to use the computer technology.

But Kane is not convinced, and fears that developers will use the city's rules on renovations as a workaround to raze and replace those homes.

Since the 1930's, the chief mode of advertisement has been to appeal to our emotions, our irrationality, and our fears, convincing us that we can't be happy without their products.