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Financial planner Devin Carroll, who runs a Social Security group on Facebook, is worried that seeing projections for a reduction of benefits will scare people too much.

From MarketWatch Jun. 9, 2026

Opponents fear it will scare off Silicon Valley and trigger an exodus of the ultra-wealthy, which would hurt tax revenue.

From Barron's Apr. 27, 2026

“This will scare people. It is a very effective scare tactic,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 12, 2024

In many cases, wolves will drive away unwelcome grizzly bears when they get too close to their pack, or a bear will scare off wolves entering their territory.

From National Geographic Feb. 20, 2024

I think sneaking up on Sandy will scare him, but he barely even looks at me.

From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender