"I still have mortal fear of banks, " said Ms. Chikotsa, who sells used clothing at a market in Harare's impoverished Mbare district.

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Because I still have a deathly fear of offending someone or talking about something way off-topic, I often hold my hand over my mouth in meetings to keep from speaking.

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As for the fiscal cliff, I still think that those who sold in fear over its consequences will regret it.

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"There's still some sense of fear, but I feel like Boston's resilient, " she said.

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Still, every time I hear about the latest casualties, I feel that stab of fear.

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But broadcasters still carry political weight, and many members of Congress fear them, so I found myself on the witness list this morning addressing why this idea makes as much sense as requiring every car be led by a horse.

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