apocalypse

Example Sentences

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The severity of seemingly mundane, everyday anxieties — school bullies, the prom, graduation, obnoxious Cher-obsessed college roommates — is on par with demons trying to hasten the apocalypse.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

When I set out to explore the world of prepping, I was unsure of what to expect - part of me imagined something theatrical, such as zombie apocalypse kits or nuclear bunkers.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

The prevailing wisdom, according to Mr. Hazzard, was: “You don’t bring the zombie apocalypse to a place that doesn’t have the zombies.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

She added: “I promise if the apocalypse actually comes you can still beep me.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

The building was in flames, the helicopter was now hovering above, and the scythes strode out of the front entrance, like the four horsemen of the post-mortal apocalypse.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman