afraid

Example Sentences

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"Given the geopolitical context, some of them are afraid of just getting locked out of US tech solutions," she said.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

In this way, “The Sheep Detectives” recalls an earlier era of children’s movies that weren’t afraid to lightly traumatize their young audiences.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Also, I am afraid your columns do not sufficiently extol the value of work, which Voltaire rightly claimed protects us from the evils of boredom, vice, and poverty.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Robinson, never afraid of confronting a batter, will also add some fighting spirit that was occasionally lacking during the Ashes.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Dogs smell fear at once but I have not always been able to, even when I was afraid.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen