nightmare

Example Sentences

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April 2, in Oklahoma City Thunder 139, Lakers 96 The nightmare score wasn’t as scary for the Lakers as seeing their two leading scorers injured in the same game.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

Rescheduling the event so quickly would be a logistical nightmare, if it could be done at all.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

In many cases, families that were torn apart said the nightmare "started in the doctor's offices."

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

"The dilemma is impossible not to imagine in your own relationship, it makes you think about what would you do in her position as it's a terrifying, nightmare scenario."

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

He felt like he’d woken up from one nightmare, only to be locked inside a new one.

From I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis