terrorizing

Example Sentences

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Videos abound of Roombas terrorizing pets, making epic messes and going AWOL.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

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

After all, how can a movie about a shark — or more sharks, possibly of some mutant or prehistoric variety, depending on the film — terrorizing people not be fun, right?

From Salon • Jun. 8, 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