frightened
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But despite the typos and inconsistencies in the emails, I understood how such an unsophisticated scam might actually be effective if the mark was sufficiently confused—or frightened.
From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026
She lives close to the school and says she is frightened about Bechi being out of prison.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
A video from the scene released by prosecutors shows animals doubled up in cages, barking and frightened, and over a dozen cats held in a fenced area.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
That is precisely why the NFL, and not the frightened kid, should be the one to move first.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026
She remembered the frightened look in their eyes as they saw fire for the first time.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
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