scared
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He told the BBC he acknowledged "the depth of feeling" and that many Jews were "feeling very scared", saying: "I'm not here to criticise that in any way."
From BBC • May 2, 2026
Speaking after two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green on Wednesday, the prime minister said the chant, based on an Arabic word for uprising, had left Jews feeling "scared, intimidated, wondering if they belong".
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
How you react to it: If you move your portfolio to a less risky stance because you’re scared, you might permanently lock in losses.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
Any other tourist might be scared to stay in a witch-infested inn.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
“Jeez, you scared me. What are you doing here?”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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