afraid

Example Sentences

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“We explain to them that everyone has rights. Don’t be afraid to speak up. If something happens to you, let us know,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

As if this wasn’t ominous enough, the latest BofA Securities fund-manager’s survey shows that Wall Street is, once again, experiencing severe cognitive dissonance: It is simultaneously worried about the market, but afraid to sell.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

“I’m not afraid of the Trump administration or of speaking out loudly about the message of the Gospel, which is what the church works for,” Leo XIV said.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

"When people sit on the bench… I want them to live their life, go and do whatever they want to do, not be afraid, and get uncomfortable to get comfortable," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

I was like everyone who ignored her or was afraid of her or hated her or wished she didn’t exist.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott