afraid

Example Sentences

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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

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

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

I find Hannah again, and sing to her, the words I’ve always been too afraid to say.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith