afraid

Example Sentences

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FIFA-sanctioned water bottle to avoid expiring in the heat, I’m afraid you won’t have much left of your $5,000 inheritance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“It’s pure intimidation. It’s designed to make people afraid that they’re going to be criminally prosecuted.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

But behind those calls are people who have spent decades carefully building a nest egg and are afraid to miss the SpaceX launch.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Protester Priscilla Imani told the Reuters news agency that the US plan has affected Nanyuki and the wider Laikipia county with people being afraid to visit.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

It was still there, but he was no longer afraid of it.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith