afraid

Example Sentences

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“If you’re overusing AI, that means you’re not doing anything unique as a human in that process, which means you’re going to be even more afraid of AI taking your job,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

He broadcast from anti-ICE protests and stopped by a church to interview a pastor and volunteers organizing a food drive for immigrants too afraid to go outside.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

"My mother stays at home, and whenever fighter jets fly overhead, she becomes frightened and stressed and shows clear signs of anxiety and fear. As for myself, I am very afraid," he says.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The country isn’t afraid to cancel some projects if they don’t make sense, Finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan said late last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 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