scared

Example Sentences

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"I get scared and nervous every time I see pictures and videos of missiles in the air," she tells the BBC.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“We’re not scared to try something new,” said Lozoya Verduzco.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Just in case you’re still not scared, the taxpayer watchdog Open the Books explains the burden when applying a full Norrisian time scale:

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

"I am very scared," said one student, their voice barely above a whisper.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

He wrapped mine also to keep down the clatter, and soon we were pedaling through the blacked-out streets of Haarlem at a speed that would have scared me even in daylight.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom