The fear of being different prevents most people from seeking new ways to solve their problems.

In large part, those same fears have effectively prevented the Fed from taking any steps to help the economy.

Such things were too nebulous; yet his fear prevented him from thinking of anything else.

If he had let the fear of sudden death prevent him from continuing, his war would have been over on day one.

This fear may prevent him from pulling away in the future.

He said fear of lawsuits might have prevented doctors from writing up the cases.

I have had the drug in my possession for seven months, but fear has prevented me from using it.

She had been afraid, poor lady, but her fear could not prevent the writing.

Perhaps they will learn that the fear of legal sanctions should not prevent them from helping the sick.

She states this fear prevented her from enjoying her job.