nightmare

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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

“I don’t think I’m my ancestors wildest dream, I think I’m their worst nightmare because I’m gay and I do comedy,” Zaalan says, laughing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Which means that anything resembling 2012 could be a nightmare for America’s richest and most popular sport.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Like when Mills managed to persuade Hollywood star Jennifer Aniston to give his mate a nightmare interview in 2014.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Out peered a creature more hideous than my worst nightmare.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth