nightmare
Example Sentences
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While the analysts expect work on the projects to ultimately continue, the nightmare scenario of a full project cancellation is possible, they say.
As 2025 draws to a close, Palestinians in Gaza are marking the new year not with celebration, but with exhaustion, grief and a fragile hope that their "endless nightmare" might finally end.
From Barron's
Darnold was in this position last season with Minnesota, but lost in Detroit before having a play-off nightmare against the Rams.
From BBC
The first half was a nightmare for Stafford, who went into the game with a league-leading 40 touchdown passes and only five interceptions.
From Los Angeles Times
Though different from experiencing war as a child, I know the symptoms all too well: the extreme anxiety, hypervigilance – being constantly on guard against threats - flashbacks, nightmares, and depression.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
