Examples of stage fright in a Sentence
She got over her stage fright by the second act.
I get stage fright whenever I have to speak in front of a large group of people.
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While making and eventually touring the album, Lorde struggled with stage fright and an eating disorder; news of a breakup followed her worldwide arena trek.
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 27 June 2025
There are heavy emotions in every song, which she’s said stem in part from a breakup, an eating disorder and general anxiety and self-loathing; there are references to punching mirrors, stage fright, ego death, obsessing over body weight, even bodily functions.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 27 June 2025
In Thursday’s episode, Deborah shared a heartfelt moment with the legendary Burnett (playing herself) following a stage fright incident that occurred during rehearsal.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 29 Apr. 2025
The pair, who both wore long white formal dresses and matching white bows in their hair, walked together out onto the dance floor without any stage fright, radiating confidence.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 27 June 2025
There are heavy emotions in every song, which she’s said stem in part from a breakup, an eating disorder and general anxiety and self-loathing; there are references to punching mirrors, stage fright, ego death, obsessing over body weight, even bodily functions.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 27 June 2025
In Thursday’s episode, Deborah shared a heartfelt moment with the legendary Burnett (playing herself) following a stage fright incident that occurred during rehearsal.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 29 Apr. 2025
The pair, who both wore long white formal dresses and matching white bows in their hair, walked together out onto the dance floor without any stage fright, radiating confidence.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stage fright
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“Stage fright.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stage%20fright. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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