Example Sentences

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"And in some ways, I think that's even more frightening."

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

For some Jewish people, it simply feels too frightening to go to synagogue at all.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

The reader is invited to follow her often frightening pursuit of spiritual penance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

A 4-0 aggregate victory over the Premier League champions proves PSG are at their frightening best and now have the experience to boot.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

The idea was more frightening than the years still ahead of me.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo