as in to scare
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That term definitely scared off some other teams.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026 -
Among them is an allegation that Live Nation threatens to retaliate against venues that work with rivals, allegedly scaring those venues into complying.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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His dribbling, direct running style and finishing frighten defenders and light up the biggest stages.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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The piercing sunlight frightens her.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
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That was incredibly intimidating to me.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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The spa also feels high-end without being intimidating—my facialist answered all my questions while providing a calming, nearly ASMR experience.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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Released 18 years after 28 Weeks Later (2007), the third installment in the postapocalyptic horror series is set on one of the British Isles, where a community has flourished, isolated from the more evolved versions of the infected that still terrorize the region.—
Ilana Gordon,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
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He has been charged with felony first degree burglary, felony breaking and entering with intent to terrorize, and misdemeanor first degree trespass, police said.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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But across the political divide, the bombings are terrifying for many Iranians, with civilian casualities on the rise.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Public testimony stretched for hours, where speakers shared concerns that the legislation could have legal repercussions, disrupt community relationships with local law enforcement and make immigrants terrified to interact with police, school or hospital staff.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
5 Mar. 2026
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But a quagmire or high casualties would sap his political strength, particularly with the midterms around the corner.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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The Aggies like to play a small lineup since some early-season injuries sapped the team of some frontcourt depth.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
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Impersonal Surroundings Hard floors, bare walls, and furnishings that do nothing to soften the space can create a home office that feels anything but welcoming.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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What could have been a biting portrait of the glorification of female beauty is softened by a simple happy ending—in a world where no ending can possibly be simple, whether happy or not.—
Sarah Chihaya,
New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2026
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Then came the outbreak of a wasting illness called stony coral tissue loss disease - which spread from the area near the Port of Miami around the time of its 2014 dredging project - and a record heat wave in 2023.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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Avoid wasting time by sticking to the heart of whatever’s going on.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Psych (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psych%20%28out%29. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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