be afraid
Example Sentences
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Don’t be afraid of any crackling; cumin seeds should sizzle when fried.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
"I would like other women this has happened to, to come forward, not to be afraid anymore," she said.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
“Just because you’re getting old, don’t be afraid to push yourself a little bit,” Joyner says.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
“You don’t have to be afraid of the same references, of this sound, this type of music. It’s not just reggaeton or just rap.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
It's not babyish to be afraid of scary things, Max told himself.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
