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The phrase "afraid of becoming" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when expressing fear or anxiety about a potential change in one's identity or state of being.
Example: "She was afraid of becoming someone she didn't recognize after the move."
Alternatives: "fearful of turning into" or "worried about evolving into".
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Moreover, as people proffered mental representations of themselves regarding who they would like to become (e.g., nonsmoker identity) and who they are afraid of becoming (e.g., identity as an addicted smoker) in the future, our findings suggest that identity aspects related to health behaviors can complement people's possible selves (Markus & Nurius, 1986).
Now, "we're afraid of becoming a luxury ghetto," she said.
Other children are afraid of becoming the next victim.
Wasn't he afraid of becoming trapped inside Coltrane's voice?
"Now, that is what we are afraid of becoming".
He was afraid of becoming the aging parent who sends newspaper clippings.
"I'm afraid of becoming a target for the animal rights people.
He said he was having surgery and he was afraid of becoming dependent on someone afterward.
To stay at home, afraid of becoming unwell on holiday, can only increase her anxieties.
"I was afraid of becoming 'that issues guy' " — because of "Syriana" and "Good Night, and Good Luck".
She is afraid of becoming pregnant, he said, and of bringing a child into the world in which they live.
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