terrorize
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An "unforgettable" tribute to America, or a health hazard that will terrorize animals and pollute the environment?
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
The US president thanked the Nigerian government for their "partnership", adding that Minuki "will no longer terrorize the people of Africa or help plan operations to target Americans".
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
“They should not be anonymous. They should be identifiable. And they have to have rules of engagement that don’t allow them to terrorize and intimidate, harass and assault U.S. citizens and other people,” he said.
From Salon ● Feb. 2, 2026
“This is part of the effort to terrorize those who were not born in the United States and instill fear in immigrant communities and mixed-status families,” Mukherjee said.
From Slate ● Jul. 4, 2025
“It must be done before the waning moon or her powers will be too strong and she will be free to terrorize Ravenskill once more,” said Mr. Dimblewit.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
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What doesn’t change with the times is that “It” is synonymous with its star antagonist, Pennywise, the sinister clown that terrorizes Derry.
From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2025
Its president told The News Reporter newspaper it wouldn’t be “a part of anything that terrorizes anybody or goes against law enforcement.”
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 16, 2022
Cambage terrorizes opponents with her ability to pivot, score and pull down rebounds in the post as defenders hack at her body.
From New York Times ● Oct. 1, 2021
Mr. Hillmann, a native of Queens, was working for Valley Forge Films, a small studio in Pennsylvania, when it began production of a low-budget movie about a gelatinous alien creature that terrorizes a small town.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 28, 2021
The bear sinks its teeth into the fish's flesh because it must; it never terrorizes a deer for a night of fun, just because it can.
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
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A man who allegedly terrorized Philadelphia residents while wearing a creepy Halloween mask has been arrested in Las Vegas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
She can now dine on her deck with her husband and garden without being "terrorized" by bloodsuckers.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
Meanwhile, when he was their age, young Giles, nicknamed Ripper, terrorized London by summoning hell spawn for fun.
From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2026
I asked if she worried that Pratt’s agenda would amount to punishing 70,000 people for the actions of a much smaller number, like the man who had terrorized her.
From Slate ● Jun. 3, 2026
Justifiable fury he knew and expected when he had terrorized their pets in the old days; laughter, and sometimes nervousness—but never a crude, uncivilized reception like this.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
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Now, Eatherly’s ilk gloats about verbally terrorizing American citizens going about their day-to-day lives on American streets and beams this content around the globe for money.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
Emily Alcala, 18, who traveled from Las Vegas to Newport and stayed with family nearby, described the scene as terrorizing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026
The families of Stephen Oglivie and Henry Nowak have been resolute in demanding that these horrific attacks not be leveraged for inciting disorder—or for terrorizing the U.K.’s many immigrants.
From Slate ● Jun. 15, 2026
“Even if it’s this late, the good news is that these cops might lose their benefits as police officers and they won’t be terrorizing the community anymore,” said Luis Carrillo, an attorney for Lopez’s family.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 2, 2026
Soon it would be too dark to see, and besides, the badger would be emerging soon to make his rounds, terrorizing the local moles and gophers.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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