fright

Example Sentences

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Even better, she’s worked through her stage fright.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Noa-Rose's parents remember vividly holding the "lifeless" youngster in their arms, and the look of fright in the doctor's eyes.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

O’Brien, in fright makeup and wig, looked like Aunt Gladys, the orange-haired witch in the horror movie “Weapons.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

In traditional horror movies, fright is centered and dialogue is a backdrop.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2026

At that Tansy called out, low and mournful and full of pain and fright.

From "The Midwife's Apprentice" by Karen Cushman