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‘Death’ is the biggest fear in the U.S.: survey

A nationwide survey found that "death" is the number one fear in 17 out of 50 U.S. states

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As of October 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.

What happened A nationwide survey found that "death" is the number one fear in 17 out of 50 U.S. states.
The headline split The headlines are mostly aligned. The differences are small wording choices, not a major framing split.
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Center‘Death’ is the biggest fear in the U.S.: survey

The Plain Dealer (Cleveland.com) · Center · News report

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The Plain Dealer (Cleveland.com)News report · Oct 11, 10:00 AM

‘Death’ is the biggest fear in the U.S.: survey

A nationwide survey found that "death" is the number one fear in 17 out of 50 U.S. states

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OregonianNews report · Oct 11, 10:00 AM

‘Death’ is the biggest fear in the U.S.: survey

A nationwide survey found that "death" is the number one fear in 17 out of 50 U.S. states

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SOURCE MAP CHANGES

Oct 11, 10:00 AM: The Plain Dealer (Cleveland.com) joined the source map.

Oct 11, 10:00 AM: Oregonian joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 2 sources · 1 bucket.