horrified

Example Sentences

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“I am horrified by people who say, ‘We only have to put air conditioning everywhere,’” Monqiue Barbut, France’s climate minister, said last week during the peak of the heat wave.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

As a New Yorker, he was originally horrified by the idea of that unholy union but once he opened his mind to the concept he became a fan.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

He said he was "horrified" by Murrell's conduct, describing it as an "overwhelming betrayal".

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he was "horrified" by the violence.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

Matthias stared in horrified fascination at the broad slimy path that had been left in the mud by the snake.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques