nightmare
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Rising energy prices can give rise to so-called stagflation, a nightmare combination for central banks of stagnant growth and high inflation.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
He rises and falls at the same pace as his companion in this nightmare, laying the groundwork on which Adjani can create something so enormous.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
Stay-at-home parents face a nightmare scenario in divorce.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
Meghan made no public appearances during the week and Prince Harry's good causes were overshadowed, with nightmare timing, by defeat in court against Associated Newspapers.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
I needed to get outside now, before the girls rushed headlong into another nightmare brought on by a lack of caution.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
Krupych is proud of his service - a tattoo on his neck declares "Glory to the Ukrainian Armed Forces" – but he suffers from nightmares.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
It’s a sea of nightmares in suits, and among them is Schlossberg, the Dennis the Menace we don’t deserve, don’t really want, but are burdened with regardless.
From Slate ● Jun. 18, 2026
Winston has nightmares about how his youngest brother is being treated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
Public Wi-Fi networks, like those found in coffee shops, airports and hotels, are security nightmares.
From Salon ● Jun. 10, 2026
It was a symbol even a child would have recognized, from bedtime stories and nightmares.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
