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

And as Cade dragged me the twelve feet from the doorway to the counter, I glanced around in terror, taking in as many details of my environment as possible.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith