frightened
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In the story’s climax, a frightened Ichabod encounters the terrible spirit on the way home from a party—or is it Brom, playing an elaborate prank?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
Speaking to Italian news agency Ansa, he said he witnessed "smashed shop windows, looted stores, and frightened citizens", adding that "what happened here is what we are seeing in many cities around the world".
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
The mayor of Milan, Giuseppe Sala, said that he had witnessed "smashed shop windows, looted stores, and frightened citizens".
From Barron's ● Oct. 18, 2026
Boucher believes that frantic efforts to corral her may have further frightened Luna, who fled into the nearby woods.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
Below the surface, frightened animal voices cried out.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
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