Anyone in the ranks, however, would have been fearful of attempting to challenge Bale, if only because the outcome might well have been a blow to his pride.
The UN sanctions appear to have the intended effect of keeping them somewhat marginalized and fearful of further attempts to strip them of their ill-gotten gains.
Fearful of continuing attempts by the military to expand the mission, Mr Obama eventually personally dictated a six-page "terms sheet" setting out precisely what the military could and could not do.
Kim is extremely worried about security at the summit, according to U.S. officials speaking to Bloomberg, and he is especially fearful of assassination attempts — meaning security is likely to be ultra-tight across the city-state during his visit.
Fearful IT departments attempt to suppress do-it-yourself IT in the name of security, compliance and governance.
Anglo believes its assets are superior and should command a premium, while the government is fearful that the attempt to forge synergies in a merger would lead to extensive job cuts.
In fact, I now want to apologize to all those unborn egg yolks, whose potential I tossed away in an utterly unnecessary, misguided, fearful and futile attempt to fight cholesterol and fat.
She conveyed the inner torment of this fearful young woman, who attempts suicide in the opera's climactic scene, desperate to end her pregnancy.
Along with the Rio-BHP iron-ore partnership, this will worry steelmakers fearful over overmighty suppliers attempting to push up prices.
Critics had accused Rajapaksa of corruption, fostering dynastic rule, and distributing important government posts to family members, and were fearful that he would attempt a power play if faced with defeat.
