terrified
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Before finding Caroline eight years ago, some hairdressers - according to Gary - were too "terrified to go near" Oliver's hair because he might catch them with a flailing arm or leg.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
"I was terrified the whole time," says the woman, who has asked to remain anonymous for fear of repercussions.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
Tom Cruise spends the movie running through New Jersey with two terrified kids while ash drifts through the streets and giant alien war machines scoop humans into dangling metal cages.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
“Not a lot of line of sight into training—which they’re all terrified of.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
There were several champagne bottles in the room, I suppose for the refreshment of Morton—and as I entered the room a cork popped with a dreadful noise, and I made for the door terrified.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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