be 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
“Just because you’re getting old, don’t be afraid to push yourself a little bit,” Joyner says.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
"I recognise that we shouldn't be afraid to have debate and controversial plays in the arts," she says.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
“That wouldn’t be something that we’d be afraid of,” McVay said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
She knows how badly—how desperately—I need to get into Prism, because she knows what it feels like to be afraid that staying in this town will feel the same as dying.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
