spooked
Example Sentences
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The cut in outlook, however, spooked investors, Herbert said, and puts Honeywell Aerospace “squarely in the penalty box.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
But shares in the company tumbled on the back of the earnings report, with investors generally spooked by the huge amounts of money being spent on AI.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
The incident has spooked consumers and policymakers alike.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
A similar AI-related cash burn spooked Wall Street last week when Google reported its latest earnings.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
She looks like she’s still spooked from the number Cleo pulled on her.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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