terrify

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Here’s the part that should terrify everyone buying “AI-powered trading systems” in 2025: Even now, with every firm on Wall Street running the same technology, Medallion still beats them.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 15, 2025

“I’ve come to view Jesus the way I’ve come to view Elvis. I love the guy, but some of the fan clubs terrify me.”

From Salon • Sep. 19, 2025

That should terrify every American, because once one group loses equal protection under the law, others will follow.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2025

Katie Gauche, of the Disabled Children's Partnership, said the idea of scrapping plans will "terrify families".

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2025

“I think it’s dumb to terrify those little birds like that. Now don’t bother me, I’m reading.”

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols