spook

Example Sentences

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Mortgage rates are still lower than they were a year ago, but a sudden jump in rates can spook buyers and make it more difficult for some to qualify for a mortgage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

The zoo has urged people not to approach Samba or attempt to catch her, warning this could "spook" the animal and push her out of the area.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

That means that while the ‘Sell America’ sentiment persists, more evidence is needed to spook the bond market in 2026.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

But he’s also watching capex spending forecasts closely as the rate of nonperforming loans relating to the AI push in the private-credit world pick up, which could eventually spook investors.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 3, 2026

The last thing he wanted was to spook Shifa.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook