nightmare
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Rising energy prices can give rise to so-called stagflation, a nightmare combination for central banks of stagnant growth and high inflation.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Towards the end of the documentary film in archive footage, the Careless Whisper singer describes the China trip as "a bit of a nightmare", while also recognising their significance.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
Some of you may be thinking I’ve mischaracterized the Bowdens since past versions of “Cape Fear” establish Max as the nightmare.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
Stay-at-home parents face a nightmare scenario in divorce.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
Mom sits next to me and runs her fingers across my back the way she used to when I was little and woke up from a nightmare.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
It’s a sea of nightmares in suits, and among them is Schlossberg, the Dennis the Menace we don’t deserve, don’t really want, but are burdened with regardless.
From Slate ● Jun. 18, 2026
Winston has nightmares about how his youngest brother is being treated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
Public Wi-Fi networks, like those found in coffee shops, airports and hotels, are security nightmares.
From Salon ● Jun. 10, 2026
As Valentin pledges more of himself to his party, he is plagued by nightmares and eerie maladies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
He didn’t trust his mind anymore, didn’t know if what he was seeing before him was real or the stuff of nightmares.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
