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
And for a sequence where a strapped-for-cash Valentina visits a blood bank for the first time, they ran into a group of Spanish-speaking people who encouraged her to not be afraid.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 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
Or to be afraid, but still do the right thing.
From "Hopping Mad (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #4)" by Franklin W. Dixon
