more scared

Example Sentences

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And I do think that it’s still somewhat of a democracy here in this country, and you still can pretty much say what you want, although people seem to be more scared these days.

From Slate • Dec. 4, 2025

But it would be fair to say, yes, people are more scared.

From Slate • Aug. 7, 2025

"After a few years at sea I've grown more scared of the Arctic Ocean, but I've also come to respect and value it for all its power and beauty."

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2025

"The older I get the more scared I am," he said.

From BBC • May 24, 2024

I’d never been more scared in my life.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah