scare
Example Sentences
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Clark said the hantavirus species behind the cruise ship outbreak that triggered a global health scare after three people died was known to be endemic in the area of Argentina where the ship departed from.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
"I just completely froze with fear and I never, ever thought anything could scare me that much," she recalled.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
This oil scare threatened one of the least-appreciated stories in the global artificial-intelligence boom.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
The threats are “a scare tactic,” said Brianna Titone, a Democratic state representative who co-sponsored the AI legislation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
“Nice to scare a guy half to death as a greeting.”
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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