scared

Example Sentences

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But Elianna said: "Sam woke me up around 4am quite scared because he couldn't move his legs, and asked me to call an ambulance."

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

“The recent spasm of anti-Jewish hatred that has swept the country has shocked and scared many,” wrote Simon Sebag Montefiore, a prominent British historian on X Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

"We have two-year-old children scared and crying and going through this," local resident Gaia Khouiri told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Marriott for 15 years, said the events in Minneapolis had scared workers, many of whom are immigrants and have begun to worry about even commuting to work during the upcoming World Cup.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Somehow I managed a smile and said, “Sorry, you scared me.”

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott