Example Sentences

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Ms. Ortiz, 31, has been scaring herself a lot lately.

From New York Times • Apr. 20, 2018

"I know that Margaret has been scaring you about Rita Irvin," he said, "but on my word, sir, there was no need to do it."

From Dope by Rohmer, Sax

"Somebody has been scaring his concern," suggested Mayo, left alone with Captain Dodge.

From Blow The Man Down A Romance Of The Coast - 1916 by Day, Holman