terrorizing

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State wildlife officials have finally come up with a theory to explain where a giant, highly destructive rodent that’s been terrorizing California came from: Oregon.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

The only city that the pitcher dubbed the “Monster of the Reiwa Era” was terrorizing was his own.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025

When officers cover their faces and demand to be nameless and faceless, “They are terrorizing ... with something just as simple as a mask,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2025

Soon enough, the famed chariot was terrorizing American suburbs, thrashing roads and smashing the carbon budget with its iconic, super-high front end, a most patriotic consumer symbol.

From Slate • Jun. 22, 2025

“Somebody fouled up, Bull. That’s all. They obviously think they made a mistake or they wouldn’t be giving you a squadron. Just keep your nose clean and don’t go terrorizing corporals in the latrine.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy