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

Bucknor’s nightmare week continued when he left a game after a foul tip hit him in the face mask.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Barbie Dream Fest is bit of a pink nightmare.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

The nightmare unfolded on what seemed like a normal Saturday, after Noa-Rose had been to the park with her dad.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

We're all one awful day away from becoming the world’s worst nightmare.''

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton