petrifying

Example Sentences

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“This was the most petrifying part, not being able to be there to shield your kids and know if they were safe,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

The self-infantilizing is disconcerting to watch, and no doubt petrifying to experience firsthand, but Gaga dodges the fan and gets into her waiting vehicle.

From Salon • Aug. 26, 2025

A couple whose baby suffered seizures and damage to his brain during labour have described their time in Edinburgh's maternity unit as "petrifying".

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2025

Emily, who has multiple friends whose family members died of COVID-19 shortly after being intubated, said the moment was petrifying.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 11, 2022

“Mr. Lemoncello. Make him go away. His library is a petrifying place full of cheaters!”

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein