strike fear into
Example Sentences
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“I think they should be campaigning on their merits, not their ability to strike fear into the hearts of voters,” said Andie Near, a 42-year-old from Holland, Michigan, who typically votes for Democrats.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 2, 2023
“The armored trucks, the different uniforms, the humongous guns — all of those strike fear into the heart of the community, even if you are a law-abiding citizen.”
From New York Times • Mar. 4, 2023
And I feel like he really has to play Marcus Rashford because, just looking at him, he is razor sharp and will strike fear into any team.
From BBC • Dec. 3, 2022
Two words still strike fear into the heart of Lisa Roeper of Capon Bridge, W.Va.: tomato aspic.
From Washington Post • Nov. 6, 2022
Evidently my function in life is to strike fear into the hearts of those who love me.
From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon
