terrifying

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The book’s playful interrogation of traditional gender expectations is sharpened with the introduction of 1855 Caleb, a fantasy and a nightmare, a stern, quiet man who Natalie finds both terrifying and alluring.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Several residents have shared their "terrifying" experiences at international borders, where issues with Isle of Man passports have led to deportations, detentions, accusations of forgery, and emergency travel documents.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Every new technology comes with terrifying headlines about potentially catastrophic job losses.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

The mall king was both feared and admired and could be both charming and terrifying.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

The idea that such a thing could happen in America was terrifying.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis