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frighten

[frahyt-n] / ˈfraɪt n /


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"We feel responsible for starting to inform society about the rapid and dynamic technological changes which personally frighten us," he told AFP.

From Barron's Sep. 7, 2026

I was aware that I didn’t want to frighten my kids with it.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

He’s a student of life as much as he is filmmaking, a humanist who forges connections with spectacular sights of the things that frighten and fascinate us the most.

From Salon Jun. 28, 2026

In his speech to young people, the prime minister said he did not want to "frighten" his audience or put pressure on them.

From BBC Apr. 4, 2026

"I mustn't frighten you before you've been here a week," Hortensia said.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl

I have to admit your creativity frightens me a little.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

I’m not here to persuade you to fly if it frightens you that much.

From MarketWatch Apr. 9, 2026

"What frightens myself and my husband is what I think has happened with Fairmont," she said.

From BBC Mar. 2, 2026

Desai: It looked at year end like Kevin Hassett’s star was on the rise, but none of the names discussed frightens me.

From Barron's Jan. 9, 2026

“First things first: what would you say is the thing that frightens you most in the world?”

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling

An AI researcher who quit Anthropic told the BBC that people working on the technology are "genuinely frightened" about the speed of its advancements and what it could mean for humanity.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2026

That is precisely why the NFL, and not the frightened kid, should be the one to move first.

From Salon Sep. 9, 2026

In Lancaster County “Parker became almost mythical,” Ms. Aptowicz writes, “a man who couldn’t be threatened, frightened, or killed.”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

Hilton’s sister, Barbara Giarraffa, frightened fans and TikTok moderators were among those who called authorities.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

Roz looked ahead, at the house, and saw frightened faces in the windows.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown

That makes it seem so tame, but it’s so, so frightening.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

So the frightening headlines about declining bond prices leave out the opportunities for income-seeking investors.

From MarketWatch Sep. 10, 2026

I walk down the street and I see an alarming number of people wearing weighted walking vests now, which is so frightening that it requires me to catch my breath every now and again.

From Slate Sep. 6, 2026

He said the team had to avoid frightening the dog to ensure it was brought down to the ground safely during the rescue.

From BBC Sep. 4, 2026

They returned them with frightening power and devastating aim.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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