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is scaring

  • present progressive
    of scare (3rd person singular).
    scare
    verb (used with object)
    to fill, especially suddenly, with fear or terror; frighten; alarm.

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What are you working on right now that is scaring you?

From Salon ● May 9, 2023

“It’s a doubly whammy of the higher interest rates and the home values being so high, and that is scaring us off,” he added.

From New York Times ● Apr. 29, 2023

But President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, also on the panel, said violence and illegal mineral extraction in the eastern part of the country is scaring investors.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 17, 2023

And so, if you’re not willing to say that, I have no idea what is scaring you.

From Slate ● Mar. 15, 2018

Damer: My joy he is, scaring you with his bark!

From New Irish Comedies by Lady Gregory