Example Sentences

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He said the sights and sound of that iconic beach scene, more than 20 minutes in length, were "terrifying" to witness.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2024

"You really see in this moment what we're up against, because the opponents were terrifying," she reflects.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2023

“The ninth and tenth episodes were terrifying to make,” Robert King said of the season.

From New York Times • Nov. 11, 2022

The few years leading up to puberty were terrifying, and I would have given anything to have had access to hormone blockers to give me a few extra years to think about things.

From Washington Post • Jul. 28, 2022

The speed and force of the pounce, not a length away, were terrifying and Hazel leaped backward, knocking Silver off his balance.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams