fright

Example Sentences

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Even better, she’s worked through her stage fright.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

But the escalations over the weekend, alongside scenes of destruction of energy infrastructure both in Iran and across the Gulf, saw the markets take rapid fright.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

In traditional horror movies, fright is centered and dialogue is a backdrop.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2026

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 • Dec. 19, 2025

Spurred on by the energy of fright it careered off like a runaway juggernaut.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques