horror

Example Sentences

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Mr. Page expresses such deep, despairing horror that, for a few minutes at least, this minor tragedy rises to heights of harrowing feeling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

"These are respectable numbers for an original horror comedy with a modest budget of around $20 million to produce," said analyst David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

The answer is just about any recent horror movie you can think of — and the one playing in the next theater over, too.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

The Pinarello-Q36.5 rider had what he described as a "horror" fall in a ravine after he went off the road, misjudging a corner during the penultimate descent of the day.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

To my horror at 5:25 the shop door opened and in stepped a policeman.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom