in terror
Example Sentences
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He either swats away shot attempts or, more often, makes would-be shooters run away in terror before they even look at the rim—a phenomenon known as the “Nope.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
"We lost a lot of people and our possessions. We lived a difficult and harsh life, displaced from one city to another, under bombardment and in terror."
From Barron's ● Dec. 31, 2025
Theirs is rooted in terror, anxiety and profound stress.
From Salon ● Dec. 9, 2025
And it made me feel so much better, even though I was in terror.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 20, 2025
The wind pushed him back and forth on the top of the car, and he shivered in terror.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
