in terror

Example Sentences

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"We lost a lot of people and our possessions. We lived a difficult and harsh life, displaced from one city to another, under bombardment and in terror."

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

“I remember vividly my dad waking up in the middle of the night for years, screaming in terror because he was having nightmares,” she said.

From Salon • Jul. 31, 2025

“Having been one of those families that had lived in fear, seeing the way that our street vendors were living in terror, really struck my heart,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2025

"There was embezzlement. There was mismanagement and we spoke out about that. We had the chance to go to court. Today, there is bad governance, but we live in terror and silence."

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2025

Reg’s face was covered in sweat, and he looked up at Moss, eyes wide in terror.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro