frightful

Example Sentences

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Even before DOGE, Musk had a frightful habit of posting online, often tweeting 100 times a day.

From Salon • May 30, 2025

That’s what Michael Stefanic remembers most about that frightful afternoon in Toronto, when the Angels’ Taylor Ward was struck in the face by a 92-mph fastball from Alek Manoah.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2024

It’s a frightful and gargantuan performance that should come with a trigger warning.

From New York Times • Feb. 29, 2024

Yes, people may have tips and comfort to share, but they also offer a frightful peek into the future.

From Slate • Jan. 28, 2024

Some frightful thing had to climax this accelerating madness.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin