afraid

Example Sentences

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Members of the wider policy committee signaled they aren’t afraid to raise interest rates to achieve that goal, penciling in at least one quarter-percentage-point hike by the end of 2026.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

“There was moral pressure, because we had entered a spiritual sanctuary. Everyone understood that it was a great responsibility, and all were afraid of making even the slightest mistake,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

Garage-sale shoppers are typically not afraid to haggle, so you could try pricing items a little higher and see where negotiations lead.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

“Don’t try to walk to MetLife stadium!” became a popular post on social media by Americans afraid that Europeans didn’t understand the reality of the U.S. interstate highways.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

“Your friend was afraid you had left her to die.”

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff