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terror

[ter-er] / ˈtɛr ər /


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US media described the male suspect as emotionally disturbed with no terror links.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“The terror in ‘Cape Fear’ is about the destruction of the family,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

From here, much of the novel dwells on Günter’s terror and paralysis as the Nazi Party wrests control of Germany.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

US actor Tom Hanks has said the latest Toy Story film highlights children's addiction to screens, an issue that he says strikes "terror in the heart".

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Akira held the reins, but it was Dodger who was taking the lead now, running on terror and instinct.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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