scare away
Example Sentences
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That could theoretically scare away corporate customers that supply around 80% of its revenue.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 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
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
Police officials also say the crude guns are sometimes used to scare away animals from fields.
From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025
Boys stood by with their slings, ready to scare away any birds or small animals that might try to make an easy meal of our hard work.
From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis
