nightmares

Example Sentences

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Parents who have lived through similar nightmares may also discover “companionship and meaning” in the knowledge that others have similarly wrestled with devastation—and continued.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Troy Terry, who had four shots, said he’ll have nightmares about the misses.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Northern Territory Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro said the girl's death was the realisation of "our worst nightmares".

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

In a victim personal statement, Edwards said he had trouble sleeping, suffered nightmares and now struggled with social situations.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

She still had nightmares about the nymphaeum and the hypogeum under Rome.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan