"for fear of" meaning in All languages combined

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Preposition [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|preposition}} for fear of
  1. In order to try to prevent the risk of a particular thing happening. Related terms: for fear that
    Sense id: en-for_fear_of-en-prep-CM0ISH-D Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English prepositions, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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          "ref": "1960 March, “Motive Power Miscellany: Western Region”, in Trains Illustrated, page 184:",
          "text": "[...] but in the damp conditions prevailing the driver sensibly was unwilling to attempt the climb up through Combe Down tunnel without help, for fear of slipping to a standstill in the unventilated bore, [...].",
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