nightmare

Example Sentences

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Energy markets’ worst nightmare has been playing out for more than 100 days, but one would hardly know it by looking at crude-oil futures.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

It was backup center Mitchell Robinson—with his wide frame and 7-foot-4 wingspan—who took the job of making Wembanyama’s life a nightmare on his last shot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

“But with a nightmare I’d wake up with my pulse racing and think, ‘I’m OK, I survived.’

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

She, my mother, unfortunately, was the victim of that… It was a nightmare.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Out peered a creature more hideous than my worst nightmare.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth