terrified
Example Sentences
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I remember being terrified at first but soon it felt Sisyphean—those dresses were never-ending.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
"I hope every victim that sits at home terrified, thinking they're alone, knows they're not the only one and there is support available."
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
Emrys screamed in the bathtub and immediately grabbed his ear, terrified by the sound of his own voice.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
I was terrified that would be my last relationship.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
Through the flickering flames, I see my brother’s and my best friend’s terrified faces.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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