Example Sentences

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“Widow’s Bay” has its share of jump scares, but for the most part, its frights are bearable and its symbols are heavier on text as opposed to subtext.

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2026

Eventually, he finds himself inside a barn with anthropomorphized hay and other frights.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

On the field, he has impressed as a young captain and here, not without frights, he came through his toughest test so far.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

These spots are sure to give frights and delights.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 27, 2025

Once the boogeyperson is done telling us about a few of her favorite frights, Agent Kozy lets us ask questions.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston