afraid

Example Sentences

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“We explain to them that everyone has rights. Don’t be afraid to speak up. If something happens to you, let us know,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

“I’m not afraid of the Trump administration or of speaking out loudly about the message of the Gospel, which is what the church works for,” Leo XIV said.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

“If you’re overusing AI, that means you’re not doing anything unique as a human in that process, which means you’re going to be even more afraid of AI taking your job,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 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

"If the boy is the only one afraid, he is the only one of you with sense. It would do you no harm to be guided by him!"

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda