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The company’s name was confirmed by a former county official who wished not to be named for fear of retaliation by current county officials.
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Lia Russell, Baltimore Sun, 25 June 2024
Each person requested anonymity for fear of reprisal.
—Bradford Betz, Fox News, 24 June 2024
Marty said the clinic can't direct women to out-of-state facilities to terminate their pregnancies for fear of criminal prosecution, a restriction health care providers are challenging in court.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 22 June 2024
The women hid their shirts under their hoodies for fear of being removed from the venue.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Washington Post, 21 June 2024
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Lia Russell, Baltimore Sun, 25 June 2024
Each person requested anonymity for fear of reprisal.
—Bradford Betz, Fox News, 24 June 2024
Marty said the clinic can't direct women to out-of-state facilities to terminate their pregnancies for fear of criminal prosecution, a restriction health care providers are challenging in court.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 22 June 2024
The women hid their shirts under their hoodies for fear of being removed from the venue.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Washington Post, 21 June 2024
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“For fear of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20fear%20of. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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