be spooked
Example Sentences
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Wall Street appears to be spooked by a report that OpenAI could delay its IPO and by Apple’s decision to raise prices on some products.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
Other managers, concerned that investors would be spooked if they can’t get all their money back, have raised funds to meet a higher portion of requests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
Supporters of the measure include Lisa Baca of the Monteverde Ranch Equestrian Center in the northeast San Fernando Valley, who said horses are animals that can easily be spooked by facing moving e-bikes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2026
The troopers shut off the engines so the animals wouldn’t be spooked.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 17, 2023
She spoke lightly, as if Ash were a nervous sight hound who might be spooked by a more serious tone, and Ash managed to say, “No, of course not.”
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
