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nightmare

[nahyt-mair] / ˈnaɪtˌmɛər /


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“I am living this nightmare,” said Stephenson, one of eight people The Times spoke with who said they filed a complaint with the State Bar.

From Los Angeles Times

While the analysts expect work on the projects to ultimately continue, the nightmare scenario of a full project cancellation is possible, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal

As 2025 draws to a close, Palestinians in Gaza are marking the new year not with celebration, but with exhaustion, grief and a fragile hope that their "endless nightmare" might finally end.

From Barron's

Darnold was in this position last season with Minnesota, but lost in Detroit before having a play-off nightmare against the Rams.

From BBC

The first half was a nightmare for Stafford, who went into the game with a league-leading 40 touchdown passes and only five interceptions.

From Los Angeles Times