fright

Example Sentences

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From an early age, Small suffered debilitating stage fright.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

England were given another major fright but held off tournament debutants Italy by 24 runs to secure a place in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 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

“Sinners” prioritizes the moment in time in which the fright occurs — both visually and sonically — making it as much a period piece as it is a movie with vampires in it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2026

Before the maddened crowd the she-goats and the he-goats ran in fright.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya