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claustrophobic

[klaw-struh-foh-bik] / ˌklɔ strəˈfoʊ bɪk /


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While MRIs can provide detailed full-body imaging, they also come with downsides: The scans are expensive, claustrophobic and can take up to an hour.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

This year, “Exit 8” and the upcoming “Backrooms” toyed with a less-is-more approach to claustrophobic, liminal horror.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Ihor’s duty as an emergency police officer also allows the story a broader view, beyond the claustrophobic suffering assembled at the theater.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

As Moreno-Garcia reveals the claustrophobic customs and mores of a town whose name means “drowned pig,” disaster feels inevitable.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Rhys puts his arm around me, pulling me close, but despite being outside, the air around us feels thick and tight, almost claustrophobic.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam



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