frightened

Example Sentences

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"I know them, I know their tricks. I know they're very much frightened," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The easily frightened — and the recently engaged — might be advised to approach Boston’s new series, which premiered Thursday, with caution.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

A British man jailed with his wife in Iran on espionage charges has said they feel frightened by the war and abandoned by the British government.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

The soldiers were frightened of Issa, whose dark powers, they suspected, had allowed him to survive the fierce assault on his house.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Sam was just a teensy-weensy bit frightened of bees.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry