Example Sentences

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Fatima, a PTI supporter whose name has been changed on request, said police action against party leaders had frightened her into silence - even online.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2023

AFT New Hampshire President Deb Howes said in a statement that the law had frightened teachers who worry they may be targeted even if they are not breaking the law.

From Washington Post • Dec. 13, 2021

“These were removed the following day after complaints that the information had frightened children at the bus stop,” she said.

From Washington Times • May 7, 2021

Some years ago, a Puget Sound mink rancher lost a case in which he claimed that low-flying Navy planes had frightened his animals and caused several of the females to become sterile.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2016

Whatever Margaret had just seen had frightened her terribly!

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood