afraid

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Tyler is one of those conversation-piece characters—think Godot in “Waiting for Godot,” Sonny Jim in “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” and the men in “The Women”—who never appear, yet dictate the plot.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

He’s bringing his social platform to the stage with “Are You Afraid of the ’90s?” — a 90-minute, one-man musical/stand-up that melds his recaps with original songs and theatrics.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Afraid that Ayla posed a risk to herself, she was sectioned under the Mental Health Act and treated at a Camhs in-patient unit.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

Afraid to spook customers, Neelakandan has listed the new shipment of journals at $18.99.

From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025

“Why no knife, then? Afraid to fight?” said the man, Skiorh, jeering.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin