terror
Example Sentences
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While Mr. Harris dreamed up a singular literary terror, Stephen King has countless nightmares to his name.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
"Hate has no place in California, and we will not tolerate acts of terror or intimidation against communities of faith," he said on X, adding, "To the San Diego Muslim community: California stands with you."
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
The announcement follows the launch of an Ofcom compliance programme in December, assessing whether the biggest social media companies have adequate systems and processes for dealing with reports of illegal hate and terror material.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
In terror, we throw trillions of dollars at artificial intelligence hoping, in the process, to cure it of hallucinations perilous to humanity.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
For a time I could do nothing but stand on the back of the wheeled rig and stare at the light with old, dusty terror.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
Vocabulary lists containing terror
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