Example Sentences

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Michael Wilson, principal of the Magic City Acceptance Academy, told Alabama.com that James' ad is "scaring the hell out of our kids."

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2022

Nobody in the NFC East is scaring anyone, and the rest of the NFC South seems toothless with Drew Brees gone and Matt Ryan struggling.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2021

What he’s really doing is scaring away more voters.

From Slate • Nov. 2, 2020

“PFAS in Michigan is scaring people more than the Flint water crisis.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 7, 2018

"That's the one who is scaring away the rats!" thought the owl.

From The Wonderful Adventures of Nils by Howard, Velma Swanston