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.
There is some nervousness about installing system-wide patches, for fear that they might impair something else on the network.
In August, for example, Redux, a weight-loss pill, was withdrawn from sale for fear that it causes heart problems.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.
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.
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.
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.
Employees at La Tribune do not want Mr Arnault, who owns the paper, to sell it, for fear that they might lose their jobs.
Investors have recently rushed headlong into treasuries for fear that the economic recovery could be vulnerable to signs that activity is facing a marginal slowdown.
He appeared to hesitate partly out of political weakness and partly for fear that too many scandals would upset the economy, which the chaebol dominate.
Companies may not want to borrow to invest, for fear that stimulus programmes will be followed by tax rises as governments strive to tackle their deficits.
Even donors who had started giving a work before Aug. 18 aren't giving additional percentages, for fear that will subject their estates to this extra gotcha tax.
The ratings agency put the banks on review in June for fear that the possibility of a Greek default was not adequately reflected in their current grade.
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It puts off evangelicals in particular, according to Steve Deace, a prominent Christian radio host, for fear that it might undermine Israel's special place in God's scheme.
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