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Some say many Chinese are reluctant to donate their wealth for fear that the money will end up in a corrupt organization.

Back in the Qing Dynasty, a drug store apprentice was always scolded by his boss. He had to bear the insult for fear of losing the job.

The husband would take his wife to the countryside and live for a couple of days for fear that his wife would be captured by others.

For fear of losing the ring, he did not leave the sight of the moment to backpack.

Also, people hesitate to call others late at night for fear they might be in bed.

Still, the state has continued to pay big consumption subsidies for fear of public unrest if it stopped.

I begged Edward to exert himself for fear you should suspect what was the matter.

An artisan was fastening Mother Hucheloup's big straw hat on his head with a string, "for fear of sun-stroke, " as he said.

His knife, which had never been used to gut anything but fish, was thrown in the river for fear it would incriminate him.

for fear the agents of other firms should be able to trace the kind of research they are likely to be undertaking.

Now, he said, he has difficulty sleeping for fear "they will come at night and arrest me" .

My son decided to go home early for fear that his mother would feel worried, so he took a bus for the first time and walked so far.

It's just as if it were a task he was compelled to perform--this interview--for fear his father should scold him.

I began gathering up my things slowly, trying to block the anger that filled me, for fear my eyes would tear up.

It was mostly he who talked and he seemed afraid to stop for fear she'd ask him to leave her by herself.

An ornamental chicken. Said the mother, and did not dare ask the price, for fear someone told me to buy, haha.

The last time the aircraft carrier once known as the Varyag generated this much concern, it was for fear it might sink.

Some tribes immure girls in the dark from the age of ten to the age of seventeen, for fear that the sun's rays should render them pregnant.

Like the elders or nobles, we are afraid to stand up for fear of men, and just follow what people do.

She had not even dared to close her eyes, for fear it would be morning when she opened them again.

If he dares not to try for fear of making mistakes, he has already failed at least to save his time.

In the hands gently pressed the shutter, the camera did not dare, for fear the desecration of such a quiet grace.

The European Central Bank (ECB) is reluctant to go down that path, partly for fear that it might be seen to be bowing to political pressure.

But she did not turn her eyes either to right or to left, for fear of seeing things in the branches and in the brushwood .

4 And for fear of him the guards shook and became like dead men.

He had to hold tightly to his hands for fear he might sock Bill in the face.

Mr Davis is such a figure of hate as he languishes in a Lahore jail that even his guards are kept unarmed for fear they might kill him.

This has led to a situation where Japanese consumers do not spend for fear of more years of high unemployment and low growth.

He had not tried to interview them in Mexico for fear of his safety.

Procrastination is the enemy of potential, the refuge of the weak and a synonym for fear.

The Americans did not notify Pakistan about their operation for fear that it would be compromised.

Many of you seek Him and He presents Himself yet you reject him for fear that he does not align with your conception.

We put the dangerous box out of the children's reach for fear that they might touch it.

And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.

I left him a note with my address on for fear that he should not know where to see me.

After the match he just paced back and forth and was unable to sit down for fear of cramping all over his body.

Around headquarters, it was rumoured that she could not speak, for fear of lacerating her lips with her razor-sharp tongue.

Bear Stearns had been helped in March for fear of chaos in derivatives markets, in which it was a leading player as a prime broker.

Carry traders were lulled into a false sense of security, while more sceptical competitors joined in for fear of underperforming.

Can only see their own feet before moving the cake from the top, go hole, as if for fear that other people and steal food to eat like it.

I did not know, but refrained from asking any further questions at present, for fear of irritating Lupin.

Fischer revealed that she doesn't wear her multi-faceted diamond engagement ring to work -- for fear that it'll get stolen from her trailer.

We had a meeting and talked the matter over face to face for fear that there should be any misunderstanding.

He made a comprehensive gesture, and edged himself into the conversation of another group, for fear of having all his prejudices overturned.

Someone urged her to take a few dregs of opium, but she refused for fear of addiction.

Which of the following Western artists once said he did not dare visit China for fear of meeting Chinese painter Qi Baishi there?

Andy must tend to her every whim without question and with the utmost haste for fear of the retribution she might receive from her boss.

I did not ask any of the above for fear of looking even more trivial than I looked already.

On our first trip we were told to leave a gap between our cars of at least 10 yards for fear of Taliban fire from the top of the mountains.

He tried to hire a lawyer, he said, but lawyers shunned the case for fear of drawing the local government's wrath.

She said that if I were Chinese, she wouldn't have even dared to ask - for fear that I might have thought she was crazy or a "bad" girl.

And he originally did not seek to invest equity in part thinking that banks would refuse the money for fear of looking weak.

But she said that sex workers were now reluctant to use condoms for fear they would be used as evidence of prostitution.

Reports said 3 bodyguards were assigned to protect him for fear he would be assassinated.

Assange's lawyers have said he will fight extradition to Sweden, for fear he could be turned over to the United States.

For it was a cursed seed from the beginning: neither didst thou for fear of any one give pardon to their sins.

Her opponents say they have had trouble raising money because some would-be donors have held back for fear of a punitive tax audit.

No one will raise moral psychology of the question of obesity, for fear of sounding uncompassionate and reactionary.

Small gray pigeons at home since the day of small pearls ran out, for several days dared not go home for fear of being seized Fort Police.

I burnt It, for fear that even a fragment should remaIn; for that letter must have led to your condemnatIon.

And my heart has always been persuading me; for fear that you'll give up suddenly.

4And for fear of him, the guards were struck with terror, and became as dead men.

They were all expansive on the topic, and all wanted to stay off the record, for fear of offending people in Washington.

She thought she should have died for fear, and the key, which she pulled out of the lock, fell out of her hand.

Dad thought: I have to comfort her a little, for fear that scolding shadow seeds would root deeply in her fragile heart.

For that reason, the judge stopped short of revealing himself to the public for fear of seeing his decisions challenged in court.

You will not be able to ignore its impact but it is not of the man-made variety and there is no need for fear or panic.

I was so afraid of miscarrying you that until you were born I did not want to think of you for fear of losing you.

Chinese leaders are likely to be extremely reluctant to stump up money for Europe, for fear of a grassroots backlash from citizens.

Even when milk was plentiful, many did not drink it for fear of the fatal "milk sickness" .

The court got to be cautious for fear some divorces might commit suicide because of social pressure.

Fifty or more are expected soon to be cleared for release who cannot be returned to their home countries for fear of ill-treatment.

He burned all the important documents for fear that they should fall into the enemy's hands.

South Korea's parliament has shied away from taking up the deal for fear of being embarrassed if the U. S. Congress rejects it.

with him for fear it might rain.

They burned all the important documents for fear that they fall into the enemy's hands.

Such a rule might encourage employers not to hire at all, for fear of legal action.

I was eager to get out of class, for fear of what other unanticipated adjustments might occur.

Did not ourselves the cubits warp, for fear to be a king.

our selfishness is often a mask for fear.

He knew he was wrong, but he would not admit it, for fear of losing face.

I am now bound by money and power, just as fish fisherman fishing for fear of being the kind of fear of the Internet.

And a certain Rabbi (Nicodemus) came unto him by night for fear of the Jews, and said unto him.

His great terror was with relation to his wife, for fear he should have received any injury from me, and should communicate it further.

A forth fragrance, with great care, in the palm of your hand, for fear that violated, this fall, the only game, gorgeous blooming.

It did not help that Mercedes never fully integrated with Chrysler, for fear of tainting the cherished German brand.

But if you were a tear in my eye I would never cry out for fear of losing you. . .

Fear of loneliness only when you eat each day to the time you made a few text messages, for fear of what can not you sorry to tell you.

He knew he was wrong, but he would not admit it for fear of losing fa ce.

At the very least, one might have thought, they would show some restraint for fear of creating a public backlash.

And all Israel round about them went in flight at their cry, For fear, said they, that we go down into the heart of the earth.

He set off very early for fear that he might be late for the interview.

However brutal or corrupt, Africa's leaders used to shield one another from justice for fear that their turn could come next.

I dare not go there for fear of him seeing me.

He stood there and received the blanks for a million years or so, never letting one go by for fear it might be filled out.

China is trying to stretch out its shift away from exports for fear that it can't create other jobs in other sectors fast enough.

I was in bed piercing cry, the pillow wet half, I dare not cry, for fear of being awakened by his side and I sleep. MS.

The weather in London is so changeable that people always bring their umbrella with them for fear of rain.

spring and summer, flowers and tender leaves early for fear of contact with skirts and smile, afraid lest the boat grabbing upset.

Universities so far have done little to guard students from cults for fear of infringing freedom of religion.

"We want to talk to a lawyer, " one father, who asked not to be named for fear of reprisals, told the Financial Times.

Enter into the rock, and hide thee in the dust, for fear of the LORD, and for the glory of his majesty.

in nearby Joachim Creek last summer, they did not eat it, for fear of contamination.

Sometimes I would climb upon a chair to get a closer look, but would never touch it for fear I would spoil something special.

Though the bank initially cut interest rates from 5. 75% to 5%, it has not reduced them further for fear of stoking inflation.

Would they be afraid that they were in trouble so they wouldn't tell you for fear of losing computer privileges?

He goes home early everyday for fear that his wife would be angry.

He saw his wife and children seldom, for fear they would suffer on his account.

Bankruptcies among retailers also scared people away from gift cards, for fear that stores would not be around to honour them.

She had never once dared think about telling her plight to her parents, for fear of being disowned.

If the policemen have found out a killer, declare frankly and clearly, please, for fear that we civilians push someone out wrongly.

He did not want to look up, for fear that the man would see his moist eyes.

While I'm the older one, she is definitely more aggressive, so I always held back what I thought for fear of her retaliating.

The thing angered him greatly, but he was unable to hurt the monkey for fear of his master.

For fear of not partaking of the boom, some of Germany's banks allowed themselves to be heavily drawn into America's property bubble.

shake with terror when such a words pass your lips for fear they be untrue and Antony cut out your tongue fot(for? ) the lie!

They hid themselves behind some bushed for fear that the enemy should find them.

Realizing her son's idea, the mother put her foot down, and none of the family members approved, either, for fear of losing both lives.

I would expect the central banks to be too slow in raising their interest rates for fear of killing off the incipient recovery.

Shadow Lords cultivate an intimidating appearance, just as they develop a respect for fear.

The late author had never wanted his book to be televised, for fear it would glorify Japanese jingoism.

The European Commission and, particularly, the European Central Bank had been opposed even to this, for fear of unleashing financial chaos.

I long to go away from your side; but I dare not, for fear my cowardice should become known to you.

"'Sh, " said Madam Butterfly, putting one paw on her baby's neck, for fear of being arrested for making a noise.

Beth: That's exactly what I'm saying. In coed schools, boys are less likely to enrolling these courses for fear of looking feminine.

U. S. officials have largely avoided publicly lecturing Beijing on the currency, for fear such a move would backfire.

Next, get ready to hop off. You will probably be terrified, which is a shame, for fear interferes with perception.

He stabbed a young mother to death after his car ran into the woman for fear that she might remember his car plate and ask for compensation.

Often women don't report sexual harassment for fear that the company may not take action, or they might lose their jobs.

I hope your affliction is not caused for fear I should be unkind to you for want of a portion.

But few are confident enough to close down polluting factories for fear of the protests and disturbances that might follow.

Reuters news agency quoted a source saying: "Liu has several cars but is not allowed to drive for fear of getting injured. "

For Buffett right now at least, this is not a time for fear. This is a time for action.

lest = for fear that I shall write down your telephone number that I may not forget.

One hand shuttle, one hand on express, feet bear riding shaft, doing all in the struggle to support, for fear of any errors.

Then Jotham straight away went in flight to Beer, and was living there for fear of his brother abimelech.

It's funny that I 've treated the tumescent bump on my arm as a cowry these two days and for fear that something maybe wrong.

She didn't speak about her need to leave the ranch when they returned, for fear of giving away what had happened.

It is to make sure athletes don't skip the Games (as a few are) for fear of the air.

Second, hundreds if not thousands of intellectuals and would-be dissidents have gone into hiding for fear of arrest.

If you were a tear in my eye I would not cry for fear of losing you.

Some may simply not know what to say, and avoid you for fear of saying something that may hurt you.

Fu Lei dear child, you left the next day, wanted to write, for fear you wearies, bad enough.

Neither wants to be responsible for breaking up the coalition, for fear of something worse.

There were also strict rules on the size of ships that could be built, for fear of a challenge to the Shogunate's power.

Programmer and management hesitance to improving code, for fear of introducing new problems: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it. "

When you can remain anchored there, if only for a few seconds, there is no need for words, there is no need for fear.

It would "definitely be harmful to free speech, " said one microblog editor who refused to be named for fear of reprisal.

He got to the station early, for fear that he might miss her.

When Iran cracked down on pro-democracy protesters in June, he muted his criticism for fear of disrupting the nuclear talks.

However, he is only in the early morning or evening to go out to film, for fear of tanning.

In good times its warnings may well be ignored and during a crisis it may have to hold its tongue for fear of sparking panic.

rushing in for fear you'll be left behind, without stopping to think about what some of the downsides are.

The servants did not like to offend their young master for fear of losing their job.

But it has shown no interest in formal membership, not least for fear of being in a room full of (mostly) rich democracies.

He did not publish his work on Soviet sociology for fear of offending the Kremlin.

No pro-democracy legislative councillor dared march against the torch for fear of losing votes in the next elections.

Her parents helped her resign for fear that she would be fired and became more passive.

Most central banks have been coy on the subject, not wishing to make public statements for fear of creating unrealistic expectations.

All Republican congressmen will be wary of showing signs of moderation for fear of prompting primary challenges at the next election.

He jotted the name down for fear that he might forget it.

She asked us not to be noisy, for fear of waking the sleeping baby (=for tear that we might wake the sleeping baby).

But her arrest at the weekend may limit the questions she can be asked by the committee - for fear of jeopardising any police investigation.

Marx carefully hiding away for fear of Laura did not find this "secret. "

The tiger was baffled and dared not take a chance for fear of a hidden mystery.

The journalist refused to disclose the source of her information, for fear of bringing unnecessary trouble.

At first, i just tried to ignore it and even called it a "passing phase" for fear that my heart would be broken again.

At this, all the people from the least to the greatest, together with the army officers, fled to Egypt for fear of the Babylonians.

Some developing nation-signatories to the treaty had been loathe to share their seeds for fear that they would receive no benefits.

Mothers held their frightened children to their skirts for fear they might be tramped by the four great hooves.

Employees at La Tribune do not want Mr Arnault, who owns the paper, to sell it, for fear that they might lose their jobs.

He did not enter for fear that he should carry the infection to us.

And thousands of terrorists have been brought to justice, or are in prison, or are running for fear of their lives.

For I dreaded destruction from God, and for fear of his splendor I could not do such things.

I heard that one of your pigeons had died. I came here just to ask for its dead body for fear that you threw it away.

Such people also like the limelight, in a stable social or business, they always stand fast, for fear that no one paid attention to him.

National guarantees for the fund cannot be increased much for fear of endangering the rating of France and others.

They did not mention it for fear of offending him.

For working children to know where their old folks for fear of wondering away to any unsafe locations.

"It was a bare-bones car at that point, " says one executive who declined to be identified for fear of harming business ties with Toyota.

Victims often do not come forward for fear of retribution or deportation back to China.

I didn't manage to tell you what I wanted to for fear of making you understand that time was inexorable and the illness terrible.

As word gets around that people are buying DCA to use as a drug, suppliers of the chemical are clamping down for fear of breaking the law.

Others are reluctant to take such a drastic step for fear of alienating customers.

Many Sunnis have resisted cooperating with Iraq's unity government for fear they would be discriminated against by Iraq's Shiite majority.

I am ashamed to take it to press conferences for fear of pitying glances from blogger technorati around me with their MacBooks and iPads.

I long to speak the deepest words I have to say to you ; but I dare not , for fear you should laugh .

If you were a teardrop in my eyes , for fear losing you , I would never cry .

The party leaders and officials will no longer travel to inside Mon State for fear of arrest by the Burmese authorities.

Then I told her to hush, and not stir, for fear she should wake him.

I didn't have the nerve to ask any of the nurses where he was, for fear they might tell me he had died.

For fear of a media blackout, the anti-Ling faction within the MCA also launched a ferocious attack on Ling.

Any halfway decent thesaurus will provide a long list of synonyms for fear, and yet they are not very good substitutes.

No European policymaker seems willing to countenance a serious haircut on Greek debt yet, for fear that it undermines confidence elsewhere.

Gourami statements by the appearance of tiny little drop their babies for fear of the facts.

Despite the dismal use to which executives are putting Twitter, more and more are signing up for fear of being left behind.

Said by: Saki, to a fellow officer while in a trench during World War One, for fear the smoke would give away their positions.

At its worst, this may be for fear of creating rivals, or making fragile senior people look less than perfect.

Received wisdom has long held that the big guns of Fidesz and the Socialists would not fire on each other, for fear of retaliation.

Mr. Li stumbled here, because he was too hurried. We didn't dare to hold him up, for fear of getting a bad rap or worsening his condition.

Greece can no longer risk holding an auction for a new issue of bonds for fear that it fails.

She put a wool blanket over the child for fear that (lest) he should catch a cold.

If you were a tear-drop in my eyes. For fear of losing you, I would never cry.

IN HOMS they are burying their dead under cover of darkness, for fear that the mourners themselves will become the next victims.

Men can't be so stupid as to put their health at risk for fear of looking fragile - can they?

"The old mountain has thrown a stone at us, for fear we should forget him, " said the landlord, recovering himself.

No bank wants to use them for fear of sending a signal to the market that it, like Northern Rock, is in distress.

But he will think hard before doing so, for fear that this would raise tensions further.

People like Mrs Luebbe, in contrast, are against it for fear of what an accident might do to her livelihood.

I keep asking over and over again, and keep thinking of you for fear of losing your news and your voice.

She worried for fear that the child would be hurt.

He is unlikely to let his warships or aircraft bomb jihadist strongholds in Somalia for fear of enraging the civilian population.

Under normal circumstances, for fear that it will not use up the milk-feeding it, right?

She didn't dare to call me for fear they might hear us.

Even homing pigeons, commonly kept by Beijing residents, had to stay in their cages (for fear of bombing pigeons, apparently).

Date rape is an obvious risk and the girls are cautious about eating with a client for fear of being sedated.

And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, "It is a ghost! " And they cried out for fear.

If you were a teardrop in my eyes , for fear losing you , . . .

Freedom is far better than wealth; those who give up their freedom for fear of poverty will become slaves forever.

They are also keen not to put extra upward pressure on the currency for fear of hurting exports.

He enjoined me to be alert all the way for fear to catch a cold at night.

And he called for lights and sprang in, and, trembling for fear, fell down before Paul and Silas.

She put a blanket over the baby for fear that he would catch cold.

Those with an Avoidant Personality Disorder feel inadequate and inhibited and avoid people for fear of being judged by others.

He is so conscientious that he won't go away for a weekend for fear that he won't finish on time his program on Water Pollution.

If you' were a drop of tear , In my eye, for fear of losing you , I would never cry.

The U. S. Treasury recognizes that political reality but can't say so publicly for fear of political backlash.

I put it to one side for fear some one will stumble upon it, intelligently; I respond to a meaning which the thing has.

Take an umbrella with you for fear of rain.

For fear of embarrassing the other person, or ourselves, we hesitate to say the actual words "I love you. "

Their all through the ages objects China developing fundamental software, homebred base software breaks for fear that their forestall.

I remembered being very careful never to rub my paddle against the gunwale for fear of disturbing the stillness of the cathedral.

If you were a teardrop, In my eye, For fear of losing you, I would never cry.

After killing the local tyrant Zhen Guanxi, for fear of being jailed, Lu Zhishen fled to Mount Wutai where he stayed in a temple as a monk.

When invited to Mary's birthday party , John tried to excuse himself from the party for fear of meeting his ex- girlfriend .

But Chinese news accounts said some of those invited were reluctant to attend for fear of being pressured.

If you were a tear-drop; In my eye, For fear of losing you, I would never cry.

On the contrary, for fear of being unjust to his daughter, he did his duty with exemplary zeal.

Mr Dahlan, who once ran security in Gaza, his home base, until ousted by Hamas, has left the West Bank too, apparently for fear of arrest.

Others hesitate to report their true profits, for fear of a potential tax collection on their stock incomes.

I never dared be radical when young for fear it would make me conservative when old.

No one should be forced to remain silent for fear of religious or political persecution, arrest, abuse or torture.

Publishers and author advocates have generally refused to put books online for fear the content will be Napsterized.

Now I can only be in the dim light with great care opened the diary page, for fear that a careless, awakened the dream exploration.

Some who oppose the unhealthy culture choose to be silent for fear of losing future grant opportunities.

Dr. Curlin noted, and may be hesitant to assert their own opinions for fear that they might commit some kind of ethical transgression.

The hit singles and No 1 album have, evidently, not made her clam up for fear of adverse publicity.

It is strange that we have so many words for fear, when fear is such a unitary, primal feeling.

FOR 22 years America has banned HIV-positive people from entering the country without a hard-to-get waiver for fear of the virus spreading.

The original is still some hesitation for fear of transactions, often hastily signed.