afraid

Example Sentences

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“It’s not really clear exactly what it is that the people who are really afraid want other than for everything just to stop…China is not going to stop,” Sacks told Politico recently.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

However, she admitted that she and Umansky have made no move toward making their divorce legal, noting that she is afraid it could interrupt their peaceful co-existence.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

They're very afraid, more afraid than we are.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Some were too afraid to give their names.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

“I was afraid of that,” he said, “but don’t let it bother you. We’ll make out all right. I’ll help you with the cooking.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls