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nightmarish

[nahyt-mair-ish] / ˈnaɪtˌmɛər ɪʃ /


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For Andrés Altabás, Fribin's technology and systems director, it was a nightmarish situation.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

One of its all-time best, Season 2’s “Teddy Perkins,” contained all the tension of a nightmarish horror thriller.

From Salon Jul. 1, 2026

Recent weeks have been nightmarish for the Russian leader.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

The nightmarish run started when the war in Ukraine forced Nestlé to make adjustments, as key raw materials like fuel and wheat became more expensive.

From Barron's Jun. 10, 2026

Brown lay crumpled on the field, the embodiment of this typically nightmarish game for Odessa High.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger




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