scared
Example Sentences
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We scared up a jackrabbit that loped off past blooming yarrow, then walked to within about 50 yards of his herd.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
"People might be scared to give us information but we are independent of the police and keep people completely anonymous."
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
She was initially scared about getting married, she said, because she fought a lot with Gao.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
"With how important Fairford has been with the air base, I'd be quite scared to live there at the moment."
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
He was scared of Fin-Kedinn but in a strange way, he also wanted his approval.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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