spooked

Example Sentences

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"The birds are arriving already spooked by flooding and disturbance so any additional threat will probably move them on to another site," Wood said.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

Some who anticipate individuals will rush into the shares worry they could just as easily get spooked and rush out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

However, investors were spooked by the forecast, with semiconductor stocks shedding about $1.3 trillion in market value on Friday alone.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

This low-hire, low-fire dynamic and lengthy job hunts have spooked many workers, who are now opting to cling to their jobs instead of making a jump.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

“Our first guest got spooked and canceled on us after this most recent attack on the Bureau. But not to worry, I called in a favor, and do I ever have a treat for you.”

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston