Sentence examples for may fear a from inspiring English sources

At present, governments wanting to tax high-carbon imports, for example, may fear a slap from the WTO's judicial authority.

Conservatives may fear a populist wave like the Occupy Wall Street movement, but its members have yet to file a public offering.

Some natives may fear a fifth column operating against national interests or suspicious ethnic networks involved in delinquent or terrorist activities.

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi The self-proclaimed caliph of the Islamic State may fear a more coherent international effort against his forces in Iraq and Syria given the new possibilities for cooperation between the US and Iran.

Given the intense pressure coming not only from an angry public, but also from its own hawkish generals, the Chinese government may fear a backlash if it attempts to suppress such passions.

This approach may seem risky--you may fear a negative impact on your progression to a tenured position--but if your research outputs are suffering to the extent that your message suggests, on balance it is better to negotiate a fresh start if it then allows you to demonstrate the productivity that is expected of you.

Queens prosecutors often pursue domestic violence charges even after a victim recants accusations, in the belief that it takes pressure off victims who may fear an abuser will retaliate against them for a prosecution.

The Brotherhood has said repeatedly that it intends to form a coalition or unity government, in part to avoid unnerving Egyptian liberals or Westerners who may fear an Islamist takeover.

The Saudis may fear an Iraqi democracy arising on their borders, but the kingdom is going to have to start liberalizing regardless.

Residential raids on homes endanger cops, and endanger homeowners who may or may not be armed, and may fear that a SWAT team is actually a gang of private-sector home invaders.

They may fear that a lower oil price is reflecting a decline in business activity around the world and thus signalling the likelihood of a recession.