afraid

Example Sentences

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"Given the geopolitical context, some of them are afraid of just getting locked out of US tech solutions," she said.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

You did that, and now your nose is understandably out of joint because you don’t know what happened to your 20% tip and you are afraid the restaurant stole it.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

“They’re afraid not to do it,” says Fisher.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

She is not afraid to draw on her own painful, personal experiences to deliver a point.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

“I’d like to help you,” Grandpa said, “but I’m afraid I can’t. You’ll have to make up your own mind.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls