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nightmare

[nahyt-mair] / ˈnaɪtˌmɛər /


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I want the second AI to be every employee’s nightmare.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Then there is the logistical nightmare of Boro potentially having to sell a ticket allocation at short notice.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

From afar, Chile's Tiltil landfill almost resembles just another mountain, but the growing rubbish pile has created a daily nightmare of odors, flies and health concerns for residents nearby.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

This is when Maddin’s story switches from a survivalist nightmare to a legal one.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

Ekon shook himself, brushing away the remnants of the nightmare like a cobweb.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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