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The phrase "afraid to work" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe someone who is hesitant or fearful about engaging in work or a specific task.
Example: "She was afraid to work on the project alone, fearing she might make mistakes."
Alternatives: "reluctant to work" or "fearful of working".
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"People are afraid to work with him.
The Dutchman's point was that United is not afraid to work hard for the ball.
If they died, then people would be afraid to work for us".
It promotes market incentives to change behavior and isn't afraid to work with industry.
"Reporters are afraid to work on such issues as they don't want to be branded.
"I'm afraid to work late," said one worker, checking the clock.
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Be up for a mall crawl if your friends suggest it, but don't be afraid to go work out at the gym, play sports, or play video games either.
People, including citizens, were afraid to go to work.
Several ports and refineries were left stricken by workers too afraid to go to work.
Peddlers and laborers, afraid to go to work, collected in lanes to wonder how they would feed their families.
"We have had reports of check-in staff being afraid to go to work because of this," he said.
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