scared to death
Example Sentences
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"I think they are scared to death and they have every right to be scared to death," she said.
From Salon • May 13, 2025
“I was scared to death of spread,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2025
"I was scared to death," confesses Gordon Prime.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2024
“It cut deep because, if you think about it, it’s still going on to this day. You get pulled over by police, you’re scared to death, even me as a woman,” Perdue said.
From Seattle Times • May 20, 2024
Joe had to admit that he was scared to death of her.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
