nightmare
Example Sentences
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The awe-inspiring dream that often starts as a child can quickly turn into a nightmare for athletes who get blinded by the bright Olympic spotlight.
From Los Angeles Times
"I want to win everything, I want to be a perfectionist in everything. I'm a nightmare when we play Monopoly at home," he said.
From Barron's
He was going to be a big factor against the Toronto Blue Jays, until the unthinkable happened, and he immediately disappeared into his nightmare.
From Los Angeles Times
Residents have repeatedly stressed the community's closeness in the days following the shootings, saying tight relationships in the town of 2,400 would help people get through the nightmare.
From Barron's
The Nancy Guthrie case is a nightmare for one high-profile family.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
