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

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

The nightmare unfolded on what seemed like a normal Saturday, after Noa-Rose had been to the park with her dad.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Gram’s cottage, with its comfy, over stuffed couches and tabletops cluttered with knickknacks, is probably her worst nightmare.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish