strike fear into
Example Sentences
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All will pose a challenge, but none will strike fear into Rangers' hearts.
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2025
“I think they should be campaigning on their merits, not their ability to strike fear into the hearts of voters,” said Andie Near, a 42-year-old from Holland, Michigan, who typically votes for Democrats.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 2, 2023
“The armored trucks, the different uniforms, the humongous guns — all of those strike fear into the heart of the community, even if you are a law-abiding citizen.”
From New York Times ● Mar. 4, 2023
Two words still strike fear into the heart of Lisa Roeper of Capon Bridge, W.Va.: tomato aspic.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 6, 2022
“Look at them. Good reason why they does strike fear into the heart.”
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
