scare away
Example Sentences
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His job is to scare away the pigeons searching for a tasty snack, and to stop them nesting in the roofs of the club buildings.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
In 2016, Ohta Seiki introduced the "Super Monster Wolf," a solar-powered robotic wolf designed to scare away bears and other wildlife.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026
“War obviously has the potential to scare away the investors and tourists who are increasingly central to the economic ambitions of Gulf states,” said Ratney, the former U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 28, 2026
What happened Tuesday should scare away any of the remaining top prospects who would want to play for this berating blowhard.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 18, 2026
It was a way to scare away snakes.
From "In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse" by Joseph Marshall III
