afraid

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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

Afraid to spend, inflation-weary shoppers are also increasingly focusing on bargains and value, companies say.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 21, 2025

“You are both cowards. You fight by proxy because you are too cowardly to challenge each other directly. Afraid that you will fail and have nothing to blame except yourselves.”

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern