scare

Example Sentences

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They were given an early scare when Carlos Vicente put Blues 1-0 up, but the hosts had turned the game around before half-time through goals from Ben Johnson and Kasey McAteer.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

While that bear market may scare off investors, CoinShares’ funds have held up well.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Megan Thee Stallion addressed the health scare on Instagram, calling it a “real wake-up call for me.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

In a statement to Salon, Enfamil manufacturer Mead Johnson Nutrition said the company was “disappointed” that Florida “announced results without sharing any data or detailed testing methodology, which may unnecessarily scare parents and caregivers.”

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

So, this was what it took to scare Boaz Harari.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny