afraid
Example Sentences
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For much of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Daria was not afraid of the shelling.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Maybe it’s past time to examine what we’re actually afraid of and why, rather than making assumptions about what AI can or can’t do, especially in the future.
From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2026
“They aren’t afraid of the United States, and most importantly they’re pretty adaptive.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
"I told them yes, that improvements have been made to the building this year, and that they shouldn't be afraid to send their children," she said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
“You’re afraid to even talk on the phone.”
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
