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most frightening



ADJECTIVE
fearsome
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Anderson, the man behind such cinematic triumphs as the “Resident Evil” film franchise and “Alien vs. Predator,” both directors knew exactly how to push Neill to his most frightening limits.

From Salon Jul. 17, 2026

I felt for that goalie, put in soccer’s most frightening position: facing down big-bodied Erling Haaland, charging like a caffeinated rhino.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 17, 2026

“Bombay was like a jungle, and I had walked in unarmed. It was one of the most frightening phases of my life… Guys did try and take advantage of my vulnerability,” she once said.

From BBC Oct. 9, 2024

"These results greatly expand the growing experimental evidence that wildlife worldwide perceive humans as the planet's most frightening predator," said Zanette, a renowned wildlife ecologist.

From Science Daily May 22, 2024

Finally, after sixteen of the most frightening days of our lives, we were all together again.

From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai



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