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terrorize

[ter-uh-rahyz] / ˈtɛr əˌraɪz /


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“I have been very, very disturbed by the activities of some federal law enforcement agencies that have come into Los Angeles and intentionally attempted to terrorize our people,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

They initially told him they were deporting him to his home country, which he thinks was done "to terrorize us."

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

It’s like the Eagles have turned him loose to terrorize quarterbacks and running backs in the playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025

“These are characters who are outsiders, who are made to feel alone, who It tries to divide and terrorize into being divided,” he said.

From Salon • Oct. 26, 2025

“It must be done before the waning moon or her powers will be too strong and she will be free to terrorize Ravenskill once more,” said Mr. Dimblewit.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega




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