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horror

[hawr-er, hor-] / ˈhɔr ər, ˈhɒr- /


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Few, though, were as brutal as the horror show Matthew Potts suffered in Sydney.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

It was a reminder, in the middle of the horror, why the fight needed to be fought.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 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

Like so many horror trends, these gonzo cat-and-mouse games are a unique product of our time.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

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

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom