fright

Example Sentences

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From an early age, Small suffered debilitating 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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2026

Draping himself in ice towels during the changeovers, he suffered a fright in the third set with severe cramp that needed treatment.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

Such a screech pierced the night, I felt a shiver of fright race up my shoulders.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan