scaring

Example Sentences

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A series of military exercises taking place in empty buildings across the Southland are scaring residents and rattling neighbors as the sound of gunfire rings out in the dark and troops descend from helicopters.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Lisa Baranik, who researches chronic pain, says she used to dump her knowledge on people, once even scaring off a yoga instructor by giving unsolicited advice on back pain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

"It was just a way for them to sound smart, and I really hate that. I think we're scaring people and that's irresponsible," he said.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Resident Faye Sturgess said: "Being a farming community, we're used to hearing bangs from scaring the rabbits in the fields, but this was like nothing I've ever heard."

From BBC • May 10, 2026

One time he even barked at Genie, scaring him half to death.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds