frightening
Example Sentences
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Seeing the outfit up close is a reminder of just how little Hopkins needed to work with: Even with virtually his entire body immobilized and much of his face obscured, Lecter somehow became more frightening.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
Natalie said she found the response "disappointing", adding: "I think a lot of people are already frightened and it's more frightening not knowing."
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
Even more frightening are the claims made about how this information is gathered.
From Salon ● Sep. 21, 2026
So the frightening headlines about declining bond prices leave out the opportunities for income-seeking investors.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
But the faces of the men before the mast were frightening to watch.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
