afraid
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"I am afraid that Ursula von der Leyen will be lonely on the stage while the leaders of the biggest EU economies are a no-show," Martinelli said.
From Barron's ● Nov. 11, 2026
With Kenya's short rainy season now starting, Shikoli tells the BBC she is afraid – especially following warnings that the El Niño weather phenomenon could bring a new round of flooding.
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026
They shouldn’t be afraid to ask for care or for updates on when a bed will become available.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
You know intellectually that you can afford what you want, but you’re still afraid to shell out big sums of money.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026
“I’m not afraid of you,” I say flatly.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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