Example Sentences
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As the flames advanced, she was terrified that her "whole life" would go up in smoke.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
"I was so terrified of not saying 'thank you' enough to him," Anya says.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
“Certainly, every major corporation is terrified to touch these things.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
They are terrified of looking bad to clients.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 26, 2026
‘What is it?’ whispered Renn, staring at the terrified cub.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
