Example Sentences

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A series of military exercises taking place in empty buildings across the Southland are scaring residents and rattling neighbors as the sound of gunfire rings out in the dark and troops descend from helicopters.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Mounting piles of garbage, stagnant water and a crumbling health system fueled outbreaks of mosquito-borne illnesses, further scaring away tourists.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

"It was just a way for them to sound smart, and I really hate that. I think we're scaring people and that's irresponsible," he said.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Resident Faye Sturgess said: "Being a farming community, we're used to hearing bangs from scaring the rabbits in the fields, but this was like nothing I've ever heard."

From BBC • May 10, 2026

“You doctors are all alike, scaring us to earn more business. My family will stay right where they are, thank you,” the lawyer replied.

From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson