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afraid

[uh-freyd] / əˈfreɪd /




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"I'm not afraid of speaking up when it's needed," she added.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Don’t be afraid of any crackling; cumin seeds should sizzle when fried.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Don’t miss: ‘No one wears bling’: What does it say about America if people are afraid to wear their jewelry?

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

Ben Glen, who was afraid of water and could not swim, died in the River Nith in Dumfries at the end of April - eight days after his 18th birthday.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Dogs smell fear at once but I have not always been able to, even when I was afraid.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen




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