nightmare

Example Sentences

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Montreal police chief Fady Dagher said Monday's incident was "a tragedy, a nightmare."

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

Robin is enduring a nightmare version of a party at which every unfamiliar face huffily claims they’ve met you before.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

Alexander Isak's record £125m move to Liverpool from Newcastle United became a nightmare of lost form and injuries in a disappointing campaign, with the Swede scoring only four goals in 22 appearances.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

The nightmare scenario of a potentially fatal blow in game one has been avoided and Scotland are up and running.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

Which means I only have to bike over to the justice center and survive this panel thing, and this nightmare day will be over.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz