frightening

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Frightening to some, thrilling to others, baffling to many: Artificial intelligence has been called a transformative technology, a threat to democracy or even an existential risk for humanity.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2024

“Let’s hope that the city can find a way to deal with this homelessness crisis because it’s frightening for everyone. Frightening for the folks who have to experience it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 20, 2023

Frightening extras: The Blu-ray version of the film is included and houses all the treats, such as an optional commentary track with producer Jeremy Bolt and the director.

From Washington Times • Oct. 26, 2022

The 2000s had numerous spin-off cereals such as Halloween Brew Waffle Crisp Cereal and Frightening Froot Loops cereal, according to the Cereal Project, a U.S. breakfast cereal database.

From Fox News • Mar. 4, 2022

Frightening messages from the rays of the sun told her she was going the wrong way.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George