Sentence examples for were afraid to speak from inspiring English sources

Several others said they were afraid to speak.

At the beginning, the victims were afraid to speak out.

We had interns this summer, and in the beginning they were afraid to speak.

Mr. Sterling said other black case officers shared his feelings but were afraid to speak up.

"People were afraid to speak out because of what it meant for their career.

Moreover, the authorities made the situation very intimidating, such that rape victims were afraid to speak up.

They are afraid to speak".

"I was afraid to speak out.

But many are afraid to speak up.

People are afraid to speak out!

"But I was afraid to speak to him then".