fright

Example Sentences

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Even better, she’s worked through her stage fright.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

But the escalations over the weekend, alongside scenes of destruction of energy infrastructure both in Iran and across the Gulf, saw the markets take rapid fright.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

Draping himself in ice towels during the changeovers, he suffered a fright in the third set with severe cramp that needed treatment.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

“Sinners” prioritizes the moment in time in which the fright occurs — both visually and sonically — making it as much a period piece as it is a movie with vampires in it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2026

“I imagine they want to get out of it as soon as they can. They got a bad fright in the storm we’ve just been through.”

From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl