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

“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

Two words still strike fear into the heart of Lisa Roeper of Capon Bridge, W.Va.: tomato aspic.

From Washington Post • Nov. 6, 2022

Phoenix song is magical: it is reputed to increase the courage of the pure of heart and to strike fear into the hearts of the impure.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling