Example Sentences

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The impending doom of economic insecurity has terrified us—and rightfully so.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025

"Many of us are wondering if he was killed because he was a Muslim. I don't know if that's true, but this incident has terrified the city. We deserve better."

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2023

It has terrified me that I have gone far enough to respond to personals; even considering doing this tells me I am often unwilling to put our marriage first.

From The Guardian • Sep. 10, 2016

Being in jail, facing the serious prospect of losing his company, Cookie being released from prison — nothing has terrified Lucious like the sight of his mother, back after more than 20 years.

From New York Times • May 5, 2016

“I’m leaving. Your henchman has terrified me completely. I shall never make the mistake of even passing by this vile pigsty.”

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole