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Hegseth’s cryptic call for hundreds of generals and admirals to meet next week at Quantico, Va., is chilling in its implication and frightening in its scope.

From Salon

Anyone claiming to know for sure is either lying, trying to frighten you into giving money, or both.

Tracey Guy, from Shelter North East, said many homeless women were falling under the radar as they tried to avoid frightening or dangerous situations.

From BBC

Then the door opened, and there were two women, who were so surprised and frightened when they saw me that they started screaming.

The lawyers say a frightened Mas'ud did as he was told when he was questioned by another man the next evening.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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