afraid

Example Sentences

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She told the Chronicle she did not share her account with authorities because she was afraid they would not believe her.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

"When people sit on the bench… I want them to live their life, go and do whatever they want to do, not be afraid, and get uncomfortable to get comfortable," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The country isn’t afraid to cancel some projects if they don’t make sense, Finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan said late last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

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

This national hero was too afraid of his parents to refuse.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock