nightmare

Example Sentences

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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

The nightmare scenario is playing out in Los Angeles, where a century-old entertainment economy is evaporating with no signs of a turnaround on the horizon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Barbie Dream Fest is bit of a pink nightmare.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Angela Dugalic continued to be the matchup nightmare she has been all March; the 6-4 sixth woman scored 15 timely points to take some pressure off Betts.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

Ekon screwed his eyes shut, trying to use his fingers to count away the rising nightmare, but it held fast.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray