afraid
Example Sentences
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“I would advise Mr. Blanche not to be afraid to capitalize on that earned trust when necessary for the good of the country,” Cornyn said before Tuesday’s vote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
“Everyone in the house is afraid now, and they’ve started forcing one member of the family to stay awake to protect the house,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
Very polite, but never afraid to say what he thought, whether people agreed with him or not.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
"The reason we've come is that we're not afraid. Everyone I know is writing to me, asking me how we weren't afraid to come here."
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
Sancho wanted to laugh but was afraid to; he'd seen his master get angry, and that could mean trouble.
From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios
