fright

Example Sentences

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Such a screech pierced the night, I felt a shiver of fright race up my shoulders.

From Literature

Additionally, in October, Highline hosts “fright flights” where guests can also zip line at night.

From Los Angeles Times

But its stock tumbled as investors took fright at heavy spending on its Base44 AI-coding product and its effect on operating cash flow.

From Barron's

In the single-voice readings, you must imagine the shrieking, which goes on even after Harry has slammed the book shut in fright.

From The Wall Street Journal

For much of the first half, they were second best to a Hibs side who came flying out the traps before taking fright at the sight of the final third.

From BBC