nightmare

Example Sentences

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The simplicity of his execution underlines that a nightmare future doesn’t need to much to come to fruition, just a couple of clipboards and mass apathy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The nightmare scenario is playing out in Los Angeles, where a century-old entertainment economy is evaporating with no signs of a turnaround on the horizon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Barbie Dream Fest is bit of a pink nightmare.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Angela Dugalic continued to be the matchup nightmare she has been all March; the 6-4 sixth woman scored 15 timely points to take some pressure off Betts.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

It was terrifying and epically embarrassing and basically a nightmare.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell