afraid

Example Sentences

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De Izaguirre said that while fuel surcharges so far are "far too low" to offset the higher costs, "airlines are afraid of a negative impact if the increases become too excessive".

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Wineman isn’t afraid to spelunk truly deranged depths, but what’s remarkable is how much style he incorporates into the film’s most outré moments.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

That court is not going to be afraid of his glowering visage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

“Don’t be afraid to hit up your nearest dollar stores,” said Brian Theis, a cookbook author who likes to put his thrift-minded ways to good use during Easter.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Nighttime belonged to the sídhe, so I was afraid to take more than a few steps, but it was far enough.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff