scare away
Example Sentences
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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
AI companies are "concerned that selling ads will scare away users," said Nate Elliott, an analyst with US data firm Emarketer.
From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026
Other companies are waiting to see how tariffs settle before raising prices in order not to scare away customers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025
In some places, proposals for new fees or visitor rules have drawn opposition from residents, who fear they might scare away the tourists who bolster the local economy.
From New York Times • Jun. 4, 2024
“Really, you two should come. Please. Don’t leave me alone with him, Yasha. He’ll scare away all the girls. They’ll think he’s a bear.”
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
