terrifying

Example Sentences

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In between was a terrifying 2021 crash in California in which he was seriously injured and, by his own account, was fortunate to survive and keep his right leg.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Every new technology comes with terrifying headlines about potentially catastrophic job losses.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

“Sometimes I think if you don’t think too much about how terrifying it is, and you’re just thrown into it, that’s better.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

They jokingly portrayed the actor as superhuman, terrifying and god-like.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

“Ali, what are you thinking?” she snapped, looking all the more terrifying with her eyes burning at me.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan