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

In a town overlooked by picturesque Mount Kenya, locals are angry and afraid over their government allowing the United States to build an Ebola facility in their midst.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Nim felt excited and brave and a tiny bit afraid, but the second chapter of Mountain Madness was even more exciting than the first, and she thought about the hero till she went to sleep.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr