be afraid
Example Sentences
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Don’t be afraid of any crackling; cumin seeds should sizzle when fried.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
“Just because you’re getting old, don’t be afraid to push yourself a little bit,” Joyner says.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
“You don’t have to be afraid of the same references, of this sound, this type of music. It’s not just reggaeton or just rap.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
“Retail investors today should be thinking the way institutions do, which is be more active, rotate and don’t be afraid to be concentrated in areas of strength,” Ghabour said.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
As I approach the station, I keep waiting to be afraid of the sound of a skittering rock, a shadow in the doorway, an unrecognizable voice.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
