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The phrase "be afraid of getting" is correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used to express fear or apprehension about a potential action or outcome. Here is an example of how it could be used in a sentence: I am afraid of getting lost in the city, so I always make sure to carry a map with me.
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"Don't be afraid of getting old," he says.
The people were just really nice, and you didn't have to be afraid of getting kidnapped.
"When you plant your maize in a burned field, you must never be afraid of getting your backside dirty," a reference to the dirty business of politics.
Or you may be afraid of getting mired in office politics, stepping on other people's toes simply because you're unhappy at work.
Like the male spotted hyena, some mates may seem unsure of what they want, but they might simply be afraid of getting hurt or, worse, being laughed at.
As a big firm at one end of the buying chain, you shouldn't be afraid of getting involved at the other end of the supply chain by being prepared to visit suppliers and operate with them to improve working conditions or contribute to the local community.
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He's afraid of getting old".
"I was afraid of getting pregnant".
"They were afraid of getting primaries.
I'm afraid of getting hurt.
I think I was afraid of getting lost.
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seemed afraid of getting
be scared of getting
be afraid of losing
be afraid of tackling
be nervous of getting
be hopeful of getting
be afraid of aging
be sure of getting
be capable of getting
be wary of getting
be afraid of expressing
be afraid of crying
be confident of getting
be certain of getting
be proud of getting
be afraid of grinding
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