He could not remember a time when he had not been afraid of something.

VOA: special.2009.04.11

Southern supporters were afraid that if a statehood bill for California was passed first, then northerners would refuse to pass the other parts of the compromise.

VOA: special.2009.04.02

No one wanted to deal with men who were not afraid of a gunfight.

VOA: special.2010.03.10

This cruel cold could make a man afraid of his own voice.

VOA: special.2009.02.11

He said most American writers and readers were "still afraid of any literature which is not a glorification of everything American, a glorification of our faults as well as our virtues."

VOA: special.2009.03.13

He was a little afraid of her,too.

VOA: special.2009.05.23

"So it's still a big problem in the society. In my book,they are afraid of the father losing his green card.

VOA: standard.2010.07.22

"I am afraid that Switzerland made concessions just because of two individuals who are in a really difficult situation.

VOA: standard.2009.08.23

(Speaking in French) But Besson said immigration is also a key element of the debate and French should not be afraid to discuss it.

VOA: standard.2009.12.30

No.Not my cup of tea,I'm afraid." There is also a view that conventional graveyards help to preserve history and display the spirit of a community.

VOA: standard.2010.07.22

Hello. I'm afraid your hunting activitieshave caused something of a mess for us.

VOA: standard.other

don't you be afraid,sweet heart. Death is just a part of life.

VOA: standard.other

They say a majority of people are afraid of being thrown out of their homes because rents are rising and they do not have the money to keep pace with this.

VOA: standard.2009.09.20