afraid
Example Sentences
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FIFA-sanctioned water bottle to avoid expiring in the heat, I’m afraid you won’t have much left of your $5,000 inheritance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
This is a message that appeals to Farage's base, and he's not afraid to use it.
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
Japanese filmmaker Chie Hayakawa isn’t afraid to look death in the eye.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
“I was afraid something like this was going to happen,” Papa said.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
