scare

Example Sentences

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There was a fake but convincing summons from the Sao Paolo police apparently charging one individual with money-laundering, typically used to scare victims into transferring funds or information about bank accounts.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

But after feeling forgotten for most of her career, and forging ahead in spite of it, the idea of going back doesn’t scare her so much.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The policy could also scare off other mining investment, he said, asking: "Are we putting ourselves out of competition?"

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

In a statement to Salon, Enfamil manufacturer Mead Johnson Nutrition said the company was “disappointed” that Florida “announced results without sharing any data or detailed testing methodology, which may unnecessarily scare parents and caregivers.”

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

If they couldn’t make it follow their shadow monster, they would scare it.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega