He also exited long- and medium-term bonds for fear that rising rates would zap them.
But he cautioned the weapons must be protected for fear that Americans could be targeted.
Most publishers shy away from ad exchanges for fear that they drive down revenues.
He was anxious about sharing his observation, for fear that no one would believe him.
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Chin says insurers have told her they won't underwrite nonprofits for fear that they'll go belly up.
Many of the high-frequency traders have their machines in locked cages, for fear that someone might snoop.
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BPI's boss, suspended from his job for 60 days, for fear that he might tamper with evidence.
The publication of official statistics was curtailed, for fear that it would encourage civil servants to meddle.
There is some nervousness about installing system-wide patches, for fear that they might impair something else on the network.
They insisted on a manual counting of the votes, for fear that the Mbeki camp would rig the result.
In August, for example, Redux, a weight-loss pill, was withdrawn from sale for fear that it causes heart problems.
Even Chicago's newspapers kept their distance from the speculation for fear that Marshall Field Sr. would pull his advertising dollars.
It caused me to check my surroundings, for fear that I was back in grade school assembled in the gymnasium.
The government favours a tougher licensing regime over an outright ban for fear that such action might contravene European laws.
In April the Clinton administration failed to agree to a deal with China for fear that Congress would reject it.
They fought off an attempt to open a betting shop at South Horizons, for fear that working-class gamblers would invade.
President Bush says he opposes the ICC, for fear that Americas enemies will use it against the U.S. and its friends.
Angela Voelkert wisely recruited a friend to compose the Facebook messages for fear that her hubby would recognize her writing style.
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Even those who can afford to travel sometimes hesitate, for fear that they will get off track in their upward climb.
No European policymaker seems willing to countenance a serious haircut on Greek debt yet, for fear that it undermines confidence elsewhere.
Many Nepalis say they voted Maoist for fear that the ex-rebels might go back to war, a fear fuelled by local Maoists' threats.
The World Bank says that it limited the size of cash handouts for fear that officials would steal them or recipients squander them.
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For many years the Catholic Church discouraged translation of the official Latin Vulgate edition for fear that the text might be corrupted or misinterpreted.
Unlike Americans who are still dependent on income from employment, retirees are not reluctant to spend for fear that they might lose their jobs.
In the past, the party has hesitated to take to the streets, for fear that Mr Mugabe would roll armoured cars over the protesters.
Another concern is that private insurers will be reluctant to provide drug-only cover for fear that only the very sick will take it up.
The national government wants the city to clean up its act for fear that tourists will grumble and athletes will perform below their peak.
Mr Chirac has even barred Mr Barroso from campaigning in France, for fear that his ultra-liberal image might serve to galvanise the no vote.
In the mid-1950s, he changed his name to Bronson, apparently for fear that a vaguely Russian-sounding name would not appeal to McCarthy-era American audiences.
Employees at La Tribune do not want Mr Arnault, who owns the paper, to sell it, for fear that they might lose their jobs.
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