scared
Example Sentences
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He advises freshers to act confident - even if you're scared inside - and to put yourself out there.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
"I'm not scared of whatever comes next," she continued.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
This is not something that we should be scared of, let alone try to hide, because it’s a part of womanhood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
“Even if you’re scared, do it,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
The man, scared to death, fell off his donkey and ran for his life.
From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios
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