terror
Example Sentences
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US media described the male suspect as emotionally disturbed with no terror links.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 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
It’s not gritty and harsh, but rather stunning and lovely — an eerie contrast to the terror and bloodshed of the day itself.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Opal looked up, her wide eyes full of terror.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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