as in to scare
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City Council should refuse to be intimidated and not let Webb scare them from using it to help Chicago and its citizens.
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That's not a company that needs to scare off millions of loyal customers with a brutal price rise.
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But her outbursts frightened the children too.
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What frightened me most was what might happen to my children.
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Uzbekistan, playing in its first World Cup, was not intimidated by the big stage, weathering a withering Colombia attack in a 3-1 loss.
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As a result, bodyweight exercises may feel more approachable and sustainable for beginners or even people intimidated by going to a gym.
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Once feared, Cyrus now spends more time tending his herb garden than terrorizing the local village.
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Entomologist Amy Murillo shared a rare, up-close look at the flesh-eating fly now terrorizing cattle and dairy farmers.
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The safety is what unlocks the willingness to be terrified, and the terror is where the thrill lives.
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They were terrified of that song.
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Greenspan’s response to the stock market bubble in the 1990s earned him some criticism from economists who say the Fed chairman could have done more, specifically raise interest rates, to sap strength from the stock market bubble.
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To be clear, government spending is the biggest, most economy-sapping tax of all.
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Speaking of glow, Medicube is also marking down their milky toner, which helps boost radiance, soften skin, and increase hydration.
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Grandchildren tend to soften even the most complicated family disputes.
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True to the resourceful roots of Southern and Black cuisine, Chef Caldwell ensures nothing goes to waste in his kitchen.
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Banana peels are packed with nutrients that go to waste when simply tossed in the trash.
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“Psych (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psych%20%28out%29. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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