be frightened
Example Sentences
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The Stand Up To Cancer show, presented by celebrities including Davina McCall, Adam Hills and Clare Balding, has urged people not to be frightened of getting cancer checks.
From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025
And he worries that in addition to the federal government crackdown driving away workers, customers will be frightened too — especially if the enforcement actions continue for weeks or months.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2025
Patients may be frightened during the hallucinations, Whinkin says.
From National Geographic • Nov. 16, 2023
But Kolesnikov notes the vast majority of Russians who are mostly apathetic or unwilling to make larger sacrifices could be frightened and appalled by that message.
From Washington Times • Jun. 23, 2023
The commander is talking: Do not be frightened!
From "Inside Out and Back Again" by Thanhha Lai
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