be frightened
Example Sentences
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"She was concerned that they were going to be frightened," he said in court.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2025
Patients may be frightened during the hallucinations, Whinkin says.
From National Geographic ● Nov. 16, 2023
"I know what its like to be frightened of an adult who is in authority over you and how hard it is to speak up," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2023
The girl had told park employees that she didn’t want to be frightened but was unaware the venue sold no-boo necklaces, according to the lawsuit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2023
Third, once she’s got them panicked, she tries to explain, being an analyst, why they shouldn’t be frightened, and after a good solid half-hour ego search with Helen, they’re really frightened.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
