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Discover LudwigThe phrase "be afraid for" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used to express concern or worry for someone or something. Here are a few examples: - "I am afraid for my sister's safety while she travels alone." - "The recent news about the economy has many people afraid for their jobs." - "I am afraid for the future of our planet if we don't take action to protect the environment now."
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be afraid for
adjective
Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.
Exact(29)
What you gotta be afraid for?
Be afraid for Thailand as the political system breaks down.
And don't be afraid for it to get ugly".
I resent that I have to be afraid for her.
In life you can be afraid for someone you love but this is a game.
We're primed to be afraid for a child in a forest".
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I was afraid for her.
I was afraid for Mama; I was afraid for us.
Because I was afraid for my life!
"They're afraid for their families".
"Everyone was afraid for me," he says.
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