Example Sentences

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I tell Bunbury that his music has frightened me at times.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2025

The Russian artillery superiority has frightened soldiers, he said.

From New York Times • Jun. 10, 2022

“I know this has frightened and hurt many in our community,” she said in another tweet.

From Washington Post • Oct. 31, 2021

The discussion of the punitive guidance has frightened medical staff at all levels, said Hughes.

From The Guardian • Jan. 5, 2016

“Something has frightened them,” said the old man, scratching his mustache.

From "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman