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

Another day, he appeared suddenly to be frightened after using the bathroom, and then charged at a computer plugged in nearby.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2024

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

All the time, in my mind, I was telling myself that I must not be frightened.

From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep