Sentence examples for but were afraid of from inspiring English sources

These self-immolators were not afraid of death but were afraid of security forces.

"We wanted to incorporate cedar somewhere in the house, but were afraid of cost and maintenance," Mr. Jordan said.

The minarets are but a pretext – the UDC wanted first to launch a campaign against the traditional Islamic methods of slaughtering animals but were afraid of testing the sensitivity of Swiss Jews, and instead turned their sights on the minaret as a suitable symbol.

Some assistants admitted that they should ask when in need, but were afraid of asking about something they believed everybody knew, and sometimes they did not know what to ask about.

She decided to try it, but was afraid of looking ridiculous.

"There are many Indians here who want to donate funds but are afraid of being hounded by the authorities," says Mr Agarwal.

Or you want to leave a lover but are afraid of being alone.

You are ready to move forward but are afraid of what that entails.

Maybe you want to quit your job but are afraid of not having that financial security.

Neruda loved the ocean but was afraid of it and called himself a "sailor on land".

She wanted to get away, but was afraid of going down ladders.