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The phrase "afraid around" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It is not a standard expression and may confuse readers, as it lacks context and clarity.
Example: "She felt afraid around strangers in unfamiliar places."
Alternatives: "fearful in the presence of" or "nervous around".
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Do you feel anxious or afraid around your partner?
He's not afraid around the bag, and he gets the job done.
You're even allowed to be afraid around a horse as long as you admit that you're afraid.
Feeling nervous, awkward or afraid around people with disabilities will only make your kids feel exactly the same way.
Don't be afraid around him - you're beautiful and courageous and hilarious and kind.
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People scurry around, afraid to enter shops or cafes with no guard on the door, afraid of buses, afraid to listen to the interminable news bulletins.
Oh, God, I'm afraid to turn around.
"I think the police are afraid to run around here".
While this is a classical ballet, Kudelka is not afraid to play around with the genre and classical choreography.
I did as I was told, but then started to turn around, afraid that I'd strayed too far.
I mean, I'd feel afraid to carry around an iPod or wear a designer T-shirt over there.
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