terrified
Example Sentences
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But the rest of the NBA is already terrified.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
"We don't know what is happening to them and we are terrified for them," he added.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
I was terrified that I cued the cars early.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
“I was scared about not remembering my lines. That terrified me!”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026
Behind the curtain, Leah was reportedly excited, Maggie, terrified.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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