afraid

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Don’t be afraid of any crackling; cumin seeds should sizzle when fried.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

“And when we needed a moment of levity, Glenn was not afraid to come forward and put a smile on people’s face.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Don’t miss: ‘No one wears bling’: What does it say about America if people are afraid to wear their jewelry?

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

Ben never learned to swim because he was so afraid of water.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“Papa,” I said, “I’m afraid I’m not much of a cook. Everything I put on the stove either boiled over or burned up. There must be more to this cooking than I thought there was.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls