afraid
Example Sentences
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Don’t be afraid of any crackling; cumin seeds should sizzle when fried.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
“And when we needed a moment of levity, Glenn was not afraid to come forward and put a smile on people’s face.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
"I've never been so afraid to leave my young children. If I had money, I'd leave the country," he says.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Don’t miss: ‘No one wears bling’: What does it say about America if people are afraid to wear their jewelry?
From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026
I keep waiting to be afraid but it never happens.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
