American investors and bankers were afraid their money would drop in value because of the use of silver.

VOA: special.2010.06.24

And Herrera was afraid he would be forced from power if he met with the American diplomat.

VOA: special.2009.02.19

And he made other changes, like adding the verse "we are not afraid" to offer support for the protests taking place across the country.

VOA: special.2009.07.27

Ben was afraid and tried to answer, but his mouth was too dry to speak.

VOA: special.2010.03.20

A more difficult hike is eight kilometers long and not for those afraid of heights.

VOA: special.2009.09.28

He knew that Olive was afraid and he wanted to calm her fears.

VOA: special.2010.01.09

She was very independent and not afraid to express her thoughts and opinions.

VOA: special.2009.01.11

Some men were afraid of him because he was so rich and powerful.

VOA: special.2009.02.07

And for scares without the vampires, there's "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark."

VOA: special.2011.06.20

They were afraid of the Standard Oil Company and its owner,John D.Rockefeller.

VOA: special.2010.04.25

This feeling gave Ben great strength, and he was no longer afraid.

VOA: special.2010.03.20

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

And,people were afraid to say anything against Miller.

VOA: special.2010.03.17

And across the country, Americans waited -- worried,uncertain,afraid.

VOA: special.2011.03.17