Big institutions and hedge funds moved to cut their exposure, fearing the worst.
Fearing the worst, I checked in and was informed that I had been anointed Commissioner of our office League.
So the citizens, many feeling completely isolated on the eastern edge of a continent that remained largely unexplored, might be excused for fearing the worst.
Under cross examination Stephen Coward QC, for Mr Huntley, suggested his client had said "as time goes on, you start fearing the worst, or words to that effect".
The bailout package announced overnight was evidently a pleasant surprise for investors fearing the worst of both worlds: a government stake in an independent bank and double-digit shareholder dilution.
"We haven't had any proof of life, we haven't had any usage of his bank cards or his telephone so we are fearing the worst, but hoping for the best, " he said on Thursday.
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These meetings, no matter how productive, gave birth to further meetings with more participants on each side, which can only be taken as a good sign for those fearing the worst for this NBA season.
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With Gibbs missing a large part of the 2009-10 season with an injury to the same foot and with it the chance to feature at the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa, Wenger was left fearing the worst.
"Elephant poaching is on the increase and given the fact that Central African Republic for the moment is also in dire straits we are fearing for the worst in terms of people trying to look seriously for ivory, " said Bas Huijbregts, head of policy for WWF's campaign against poaching in Central Africa.
It is easy to begin fearing that not only will this be the worst recession since the Great Depression, it may be another depression.
United Parcel Service delivered a breath of fresh air to those fearing the economy might take a turn for the worst, posting a 48% surge in fourth quarter profits on higher volumes, more competitive pricing, and the continuation of its share buyback program.
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