afraid

Example Sentences

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“If you’re overusing AI, that means you’re not doing anything unique as a human in that process, which means you’re going to be even more afraid of AI taking your job,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

She told the Chronicle she did not share her account with authorities because she was afraid they would not believe her.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

"My mother stays at home, and whenever fighter jets fly overhead, she becomes frightened and stressed and shows clear signs of anxiety and fear. As for myself, I am very afraid," he says.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

I’m afraid they took it from me, and I feel that I have to, you know, record it.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Cookie, the leader, stopped before the arch and I had to drag her beneath it to finish—she was afraid of the crowd of people.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen