nightmare

Example Sentences

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While a jury ultimately cleared the singer of all charges in 2005, the experience is said to have left Jackson with very complex feelings about the home where the nightmare was said to have unfolded.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

To explain why, he cites pet waste—not only a downside of real pet ownership, but something early Roombas were infamous for transforming into a homeowner’s worst nightmare.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

April 2, in Oklahoma City Thunder 139, Lakers 96 The nightmare score wasn’t as scary for the Lakers as seeing their two leading scorers injured in the same game.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

The Mag 7 companies just need to deliver—or the AI scare will turn into a nightmare.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

I had a nightmare just before dawn and wasn’t able to get back to sleep.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan