more scared

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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

"When you are locked in, people will be even more scared to come back. If everything is open, people will come back."

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2025

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

From Slate • Aug. 7, 2025

Statistics show violent crime is down in every American city, but if Nextdoor posting is any indication, homeowners are more scared than ever of violent and property crime.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 20, 2024

“He is more scared than hurt,” I said.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck