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
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
She was just a woman who said my name correctly, listened to a story I was afraid would make me untouchable and stayed curious.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
“I wasn’t afraid of nothing,” recalled Duncan, who died in Las Vegas on April 26 at 93.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
“You’re afraid to even talk on the phone.”
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
