more scared

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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

“I never felt more scared in my life,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2024

I remember feeling a wave of panic at being suddenly unarmed, but then I realized that he was more scared than I was.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende