scare
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There’s a pause before a brief jump scare and a crash cut to static.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
For 11 years Ms. Patchett was reluctant to fully commit to this man, until a health scare convinced her to make their union official.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
"They scare me, they're dangerous" was the verdict of Pep Guardiola.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
“Most clients don’t plan to retire at 58 or 59. They plan to retire at 65. But a health scare, a layoff, a parent who needs care, and suddenly that timeline collapses.”
From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026
But as to figuring out the other street, well, there was a long list of things Jemma and I did as girls to scare each other.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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