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

“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

“I wasn’t afraid of nothing,” recalled Duncan, who died in Las Vegas on April 26 at 93.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

But this was a hurt that no blanket could shut out, and suddenly I was afraid of what Father would say.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom