nightmares

Example Sentences

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Troy Terry, who had four shots, said he’ll have nightmares about the misses.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Northern Territory Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro said the girl's death was the realisation of "our worst nightmares".

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

"I don't sleep too well… nightmares… I don't know what I'm gonna see or come across."

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Katie has nightmares where she is driving on the wrong side of the road.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

I’m thirsty, and I’m angry, and I think maybe I’d rather face the nightmares than this, after all.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman