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“Once again, it’s the escalating trade war that is spooking the market in general and is particularly bad for commodities and crude oil, in particular,” said John Kilduff of Again Capital.

From Washington Post • May 29, 2019

Richard House, head of EM debt at Standard Life Investments, notes the strengthening dollar is spooking investors in emerging currency bonds too.

From Reuters • Jan. 19, 2016

Now that, in turn, is spooking some of his MPs.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2015

Though it’s still early to determine whether food safety litigation is indicative of a trend, the threat of legal action for foodborne illness cases is spooking members of the industry.

From Time • Sep. 22, 2015

Oh, I guess he is spooking around some place.

From The Boy Allies at Verdun Or, Saving France from the Enemy by Hayes, Clair W. (Clair Wallace)