panic-stricken

Example Sentences

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Prosecutors argued that this left his poorly trained, panic-stricken crew effectively useless amid the fire, which possibly originated in a trash can some time after 2:35 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times

Anthony Joshua was blissfully unaware of the drowsy steward slumped next to the railings in the Kingdom Arena, or the panic-stricken British reporter worrying if he would make his flight in less than five hours.

From BBC

In one emotional scene, a panic-stricken Jo begins trying to balance the books after a long day.

From BBC

I can remember more than once racing around, panic-stricken, picking up pages before a gust of wind blew them away.

From Seattle Times

People who are prone to fits of anger, who are occasionally panic-stricken, subject to bias, and sometimes overcome by irrationality.

From Seattle Times