spook

Example Sentences

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The mere notion that these companies are no longer increasing their AI spending would be enough to spook the markets, Sosnick said.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

In his own moment of terror, Gunn acted like a man jumping out of a cupboard trying to spook somebody.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

For example, if artificial intelligence is so effective at increasing productivity that it leads to widespread AI-related layoffs, that could raise the unemployment rate, reduce consumer spending and spook investors.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

Don’t expect the data to spook investors, many of whom have been waiting for years to invest in SpaceX.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

And pretended to come in and spook them.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle