Sentence examples for feared actions from inspiring English sources

In March 2009, the UN said it feared actions by both sides might amount to war crimes.

Indian officials told the Guardian they feared action by groups run by Dawood Ibrahim, a well-known crime boss living in exile, who they believe is closely linked to the Pakistani security establishment.

Mr. Rego and other fishermen said they had stopped slaughtering dolphins about a year ago, fearing action by the authorities, and now used pig meat to catch the catfish instead.

"Obviously, his name had come out in the open, and maybe he feared police action or an action by the Supreme Court," Mr. Akbar said in an interview.

She compared "yes means yes" to the advent of sexual harassment workplace laws, when critics feared common actions such as complimenting a co-worker could be deemed illegal.

Asked whether he feared the actions could make life worse for people in Tibet, he said: "Many Tibetans sacrifice their lives.

Mr. Molloy said that he feared court action would discourage future research on supplements.

But analysts feared the action would go ahead, with drastic consequences for British Airlines and its passengers.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists that Iran, like Libya, halted its nuclear program in 2003 because it feared military action.

At the time, White House officials said they were holding off in deference to Democratic Senate candidates who feared executive action on immigration could imperil their campaigns.

Murphy told me that the Governor often refrained from intervening with legislation, fearing his actions could backfire.