spooked
Example Sentences
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Elevated Treasury yields have spooked markets in recent weeks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
The latest Treasury rout has spooked investors who now own highly volatile assets but are looking for safe and reliable returns.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026
The incident has spooked consumers and policymakers alike.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
Apple spooked Wall Street on Thursday with a warning it would likely take a "significant" hit from expected supply constraints for some of its popular products.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
Headed by Hadley Cantril, the Princeton Radio Research Project conducted a study of those who had been spooked.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
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