frightened
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Despite the headlines about the ship and its increasingly frightened passengers, cruise stocks are rallying on Wednesday due to even bigger news: reports that the U.S. and Iran are nearing a peace deal.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
Jane said when she shared her concerns that she was "frightened" of Al Fayed, she was told the "rumours were not true" and she had nothing to worry about.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
Turning to his anxious helmsman, Pericles took his cloak and held it in front of the man’s eyes, asking if this made him frightened.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
She said the closure of shops was a "massive shame", adding: "They might have lost quite a lot of money from that. A lot of the staff are very frightened."
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
That screaming at a hurricane was like Churro barking at every single thing that frightened him.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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