spook

Example Sentences

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Anthropic makes a practice of partnering with sector-leading companies for product announcements, which can otherwise spook markets into punishing companies seen as standing to be affected.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Mortgage rates are still lower than they were a year ago, but a sudden jump in rates can spook buyers and make it more difficult for some to qualify for a mortgage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

The zoo has urged people not to approach Samba or attempt to catch her, warning this could "spook" the animal and push her out of the area.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

While an unexpected contraction in the nonfarm-payrolls data would spook investors, a continuation of below-trend growth in jobs shouldn’t worry investors much, according to de Longis.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026

It’s a monologue, not short, so for Zach to blow it would get the play off to a very poor start, and probably also spook the rest of the cast.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove