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
The minister of information told us the government believed "faceless courts" might be needed in the province, hiding the identities of the judges and prosecutors in terror cases.
From BBC ● May 25, 2025
Ethan scrambled back in terror, then turned on his heels and ran.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
