terrified
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Despite feeling "absolutely terrified" during the event's inaugural mixed 4x100m relay, Asher-Smith, world 200m champion in 2019, leaves Birmingham a 22-time international medallist in her senior career.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
And I felt the greatest sympathy for the Glenn Close character for about three-quarters of the movie, until she walked off with the kid and terrified everybody.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
They tried to spend the night inside, but the roof groaned and terrified them.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
Following the attack, Arshad said his family are "terrified" and he is being "much more vigilant".
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
If this had been an ordinary crowd, one could easily imagine the terrified stampede that might have ensued.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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