Example Sentences

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As a city-wide strike kicked off last week, government officials said protests were scaring high-end shoppers and tourists away, threatening growth.

From Reuters • Aug. 14, 2019

Hunter had some behavioral issues that were scaring away potential adopters but the couple had a gut feeling he’d do better at their rural home south of Mankato where he’d have space to run.

From Washington Times • Feb. 26, 2018

Walker apologized to his competitors for his displays of frustration and told his wife that his mood changes were scaring him.

From New York Times • Jun. 17, 2017

My reaction was to withdraw, step back and not shoot too close to them, because they were scaring me with the more is more.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2015

Langholm signed to him to lead the way, and in a very few minutes they were scaring the wildfowl in mid-water, Steel sculling from the after thwart, while Langholm faced him from the crimson cushions.

From The Shadow of the Rope by Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William)