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Discover LudwigThe phrase "for fear of being" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used to express the reason for avoiding something, often out of a fear or concern. For example: - She refrained from speaking out, for fear of being reprimanded by her boss. - He always carries pepper spray with him, for fear of being attacked on his nightly walks. - They stayed away from the abandoned building, for fear of being caught by the police for trespassing.
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Few stop for fear of being knocked over.
Now they resist American capitalism for fear of being overrun.
Officials avoid decisions for fear of being accused of favouritism.
She's afraid of telling Michael for fear of being jilted.
I rarely buy it, for fear of being seen.
They dare not, for fear of being politically savaged.
"My family rarely go out for fear of being arrested.
And some prefer not to discuss the issue, often for fear of being defined by it.
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Some actors reportedly turn down roles in superhero movies for fear of being pigeonholed.
Many politicians have avoided the issue for fear of being called soft on crime.
She might not want to, for fear of 'being unfaithful' to her real mom.
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for fear of being suspected as
for of are
for risk of being
for feeling of being
for fear of encouraging
for fear of increasing
for worry of being
for fear of acknowledging
for fear of generating
for fear of government
for fear of continuing
for fear of suffering
for fear of setting
for fear of getting
for fear of underplaying
for fear of legitimizing
for fear of losing
for fear of driving
for fear of breaking
for prestige of being
for fear of exacerbating
for fear of suffocating
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