strike fear into

Example Sentences

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Finally, under first-year defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn, they have a defense that can strike fear into their opponents.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2024

Those words from Harry Kane will strike fear into the rest of the Bundesliga - and the European elite - after his record-breaking start to life at Bayern Munich just got even better.

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2023

“I think they should be campaigning on their merits, not their ability to strike fear into the hearts of voters,” said Andie Near, a 42-year-old from Holland, Michigan, who typically votes for Democrats.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 2, 2023

“The armored trucks, the different uniforms, the humongous guns — all of those strike fear into the heart of the community, even if you are a law-abiding citizen.”

From New York Times • Mar. 4, 2023

That would strike fear into the Beiderman’s heart, he was sure of it.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser