frightened
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His favorite musician is Prince, but when the book begins, he’s too frightened to buy the artist’s new album, “Lovesexy.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Chris was frightened after hearing about the arrests at Hunter Bookstore, but he says he will keep going.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Hilton’s sister, Barbara Giarraffa, frightened fans and TikTok moderators were among those who called authorities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
A major incident was declared near Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, after dozens of homes were evacuated and roads closed, while residents near a blaze in south Wales said they were "frightened".
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Regan looked particularly wild, her blond hair, usually straight, waving out in unruly tangles and twists that made her wide frightened eyes stand out sharply in her pale face.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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