afraid

Example Sentences

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“If you’re overusing AI, that means you’re not doing anything unique as a human in that process, which means you’re going to be even more afraid of AI taking your job,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 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

De Izaguirre said that while fuel surcharges so far are "far too low" to offset the higher costs, "airlines are afraid of a negative impact if the increases become too excessive".

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

"If you don't carry it, you're arrested. In my life i was so afraid of being arrested… even now I'm afraid."

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

He was so excited he was afraid he might crush the paper from holding it so tightly.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova