afraid
Example Sentences
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“It’s pure intimidation. It’s designed to make people afraid that they’re going to be criminally prosecuted.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
"I'm not afraid of speaking up when it's needed," she added.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 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
“I was afraid I might lose my money, Grandpa,” I said, grinning, “so I held onto it all the way.”
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
