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The “Thucydides Trap,” cited by Chinese President Xi Jinping, refers to the warning by the ancient Greek historian that cataclysmic war can erupt if an established power (like the United States) becomes too fearful of a rising power (like China).

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The recession has us reeling and fearful, and there's something in the air these days that is also very empowering.

When they point right back, the horse is fearful or angry, depending upon what's going on in front of him, around him.

The more I read, the more I looked at cancer differently and almost became less fearful of it.

So I don't know what the balance is, but I think sharks have more right to be fearful of us than we have of them.

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