more scared

Example Sentences

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And I do think that it’s still somewhat of a democracy here in this country, and you still can pretty much say what you want, although people seem to be more scared these days.

From Slate • Dec. 4, 2025

But it would be fair to say, yes, people are more scared.

From Slate • Aug. 7, 2025

"After a few years at sea I've grown more scared of the Arctic Ocean, but I've also come to respect and value it for all its power and beauty."

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2025

"The older I get the more scared I am," he said.

From BBC • May 24, 2024

The idea that Goblin was more scared than he gave him great confidence and so did Rab’s belief in him and his powers to learn.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes