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
Moore said he is now terrified of taking part in any protests.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
He described how terrified people "scrambled for their lives".
From BBC • May 3, 2026
She told the court: "She was inconsolable, scared, just terrified."
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
She jumped about a foot at my contact, her curly brown hair whipping across her face as she turned terrified green eyes up to meet mine.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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