hair-raising

Example Sentences

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Instead, he delivers his hair-raising message—that we’re staring at “a humiliating and bloody defeat” if we go to war with China—in a jaunty, clever and sometimes breathless book.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Followers saw their idols tuck into delicacies such as foot-long fries, chat with locals and sample some of the hair-raising rides.

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2025

While thousands packed the stands at Blundell Park, others watched the hair-raising action unfold from the comfort of their living rooms.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2025

In contextualizing the visceral action, the cinematographer isolated the character from the stark environment, illustrating his hyperfocused, meticulous nature as the hair-raising tension builds.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2025

As for the children being proof of the value of Penelope’s education...well, the Incorrigibles’ best behavior was very good indeed, but their less-than-best could be positively hair-raising.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood