afraid

Example Sentences

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"She's afraid to go back to work because she doesn't know how she'll feel seeing people…she's just really frightened."

From BBC • 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

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

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

“And when we needed a moment of levity, Glenn was not afraid to come forward and put a smile on people’s face.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

“Mrs. Dannenberg, I’m afraid there’s been a misunderstanding. We’re not with the cemetery.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse