spook

Example Sentences

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The last thing they might want is to spook investors with a potential lawsuit.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The zoo has urged people not to approach Samba or attempt to catch her, warning this could "spook" the animal and push her out of the area.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

That means that while the ‘Sell America’ sentiment persists, more evidence is needed to spook the bond market in 2026.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

The latest development to spook markets was news that AI startup Anthropic -- which created the Claude chatbot -- had unveiled a tool that could be used by firms to carry out legal work.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

And pretended to come in and spook them.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle