Of course we were a little bit scared to physically not be on schedule.

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"I felt a little bit scared when I saw the red marker next to my name, " said the 29-year-old from Nottingham.

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I'm a little bit scared, I have to be honest.

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What is evident is that the cut reassured the financial markets a bit more than it scared them.

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Le Meur said the theme may be a bit risky, and he's a "little scared" it will scare his sponsors.

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They look scared actually, as if they are playing with a little bit of fear.

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