terrifying

Example Sentences

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In between was a terrifying 2021 crash in California in which he was seriously injured and, by his own account, was fortunate to survive and keep his right leg.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Add in the quality of England winger Lauren Hemp, Japan's midfield maestro Yui Hasegawa and January signing Sam Coffey, City boast a terrifying line-up.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

"We're caught between three mad powers, and war is terrifying," the 46-year-old dentist told AFP journalists outside Iran.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

“Sometimes I think if you don’t think too much about how terrifying it is, and you’re just thrown into it, that’s better.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

“Giant crawfish hiding under rocks sounds terrifying, but the other stuff sounds great,” I said.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry