Sentence examples for afraid had from inspiring English sources

Suggestions(1)

The phrase "afraid had" is not correct and does not form a usable expression in written English.
It appears to be an incomplete thought and lacks context to convey a clear meaning.
Example: "I was afraid had I not studied enough for the exam."
Alternatives: "worried that" or "concerned that".

Exact(3)

Were they afraid, had their family members been carted off?

"The idea that he didn't have time to be afraid had consoled me".

If someone held you against your will and you were afraid, had to urinate, or were hungry, would you consider biting?

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Mr. Disney, I'm afraid, has our number".

We, I'm afraid, have been a bit dilatory.

Portugal, we're afraid, have never lost a shoot-out.

Boris, I'm afraid, has not complained about that at all.

But each case, I'm afraid, has to be taken on its merits.

BooksnBrews: I am afraid, having bought it on Saturday, I tore through Raising Steam.

My least used is a Robo-Coupe, a blender which I'm afraid has been superseded by the Thermomix.

Mr Obama, I'm afraid, has misled us.Read on: Learning for the very young(Photo credit: AFP).

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