terror
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For the viewer, the result is visceral, conjuring the same enchantment and terror Clark has while investigating the space.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
It’s not gritty and harsh, but rather stunning and lovely — an eerie contrast to the terror and bloodshed of the day itself.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
In World War II we fought fascism; in the Cold War we opposed communism; and after 9/11 we rallied around the war on terror.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 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
She was heavy, but terror gave him speed; he darted behind an oak tree and crouched, gasping for breath, over Goose.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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