be afraid
Example Sentences
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"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
“It’s a gorgeous thing. I’d be afraid to wear it,” said Bath, who prefers a $150 Glycine Airman he bought at a base exchange.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
Don’t be afraid to ask about other flexibility features of the loan, too.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026
Getting to put this show out into the world and letting girls see that there isn’t something that they should be afraid of, but also letting them see that this is normal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
As I approach the station, I keep waiting to be afraid of the sound of a skittering rock, a shadow in the doorway, an unrecognizable voice.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
