Example Sentences

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She believes the stories from people escaping “the other side” have been terrifying enough to sway any residents who might have sympathized with Russia out of nostalgia.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 16, 2022

Slade knows her illness must have been terrifying for her little girl.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2022

I’m sorry you went through this—it must have been terrifying.

From Slate • Nov. 12, 2019

"The consequences of a disease outbreak could have been terrifying," he wrote when sharing the pair's apology video on his Facebook page.

From BBC • Aug. 15, 2017

It must have been terrifying for him to hear this.

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher