scare off
Example Sentences
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The missile wasn’t functional and was likely intended to scare off aircraft attempting to down the drone, Zaruba said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
And excessive volatility can scare off some investors.
From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026
Its intricate lore, numerous characters, endless battles and long running time might scare off outsiders, yet there’s something defiant about an animated feature unconcerned with its prospects among Western viewers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 2026
Norwich City Council recently brought in a falconer and a Harris's hawk to patrol the busy market and scare off the birds.
From BBC ● Dec. 15, 2025
Bottom: A peccary can be ferocious when threatened and makes a rattling sound by chattering its teeth to scare off predators.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
