afraid

Example Sentences

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Wineman isn’t afraid to spelunk truly deranged depths, but what’s remarkable is how much style he incorporates into the film’s most outré moments.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

"I think what characterizes this moment is that people are afraid."

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“Don’t be afraid to hit up your nearest dollar stores,” said Brian Theis, a cookbook author who likes to put his thrift-minded ways to good use during Easter.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

And yet, Sina says, his uncle seems to be "afraid of dying" in the war and appears to have been trying to improve relations with some family members, including his own mother, Sina's grandmother.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

"I do not! I am not afraid," Marlie said again.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda