nightmare

Example Sentences

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Alfonsi’s parting words to the Columbia Journalism Review perfectly summarized the nightmare unfolding at CBS: “The arrogance, cruelty, and incompetence is stunning.”

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

However, since his death in January, his wife Fiona has been caught up in a bureaucratic nightmare.

From BBC • May 18, 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

“No, it’s not a nightmare, Mamá,” I responded.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez