nightmare

Example Sentences

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But when Kerr arrived Friday, it felt more like a nightmare.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Bucknor’s nightmare week continued when he left a game after a foul tip hit him in the face mask.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

There was never any doubt that the splitter was a nightmare for hitters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Barbie Dream Fest is bit of a pink nightmare.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

My sister’s rattled, like a kid after a nightmare.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin