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Discover LudwigThe phrase "was afraid that" is a correct and usable part of a sentence in written English.
It is typically used to express fear, worry, or concern about something that may happen in the future. Example: She was afraid that she would fail her exam if she didn't study enough.
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"He was afraid that it could happen".
The captain was afraid that the boat might capsize.
Now she was afraid that her granddaughter had been right.
I was afraid that was going to happen to me".
I was afraid that the house would burn down.
Rybolovlev was afraid that he might have been ripped off.
I was afraid that the images would trigger nightmares".
"I was afraid that people would pass us by".
"I was afraid that I would lose," he said.
But I was afraid that I would get killed".
I was afraid that somebody would search my house.
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