hair-raising

Example Sentences

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The quiet was hair-raising in its own way.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

Mr. Deakins’s most personal writing comes early in his book, describing his youthful exploits documenting wars in Zimbabwe and Eritrea, as well as a hair-raising experience filming a sailing trip around the globe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

England have a recent history of hair-raising starts to World Cups.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 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

In November, after a hair-raising, bumpy bus ride to Shillong, amidst rumors of Chinese occupation and India’s impending defeat, Estha and Rahel were born.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy