nightmare

Example Sentences

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Ann-Marie Ruddock, who has lived in Ribchester since 1991, said: "Locals are well aware of the dangers of the river and they tend to keep away from it. It's nightmare scenario."

From BBC • May 26, 2026

I want the second AI to be every employee’s nightmare.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

From afar, Chile's Tiltil landfill almost resembles just another mountain, but the growing rubbish pile has created a daily nightmare of odors, flies and health concerns for residents nearby.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

This is when Maddin’s story switches from a survivalist nightmare to a legal one.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

Mom sits next to me and runs her fingers across my back the way she used to when I was little and woke up from a nightmare.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish