Terrifying Sentence Examples

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  • You're clearly terrifying the girl.

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  • The storm was beautiful and terrifying in its paralyzed fury.

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  • She wished to love him as a son, but felt that to her he was a stranger and a terrifying man.

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  • It was terrifying, but she felt invigorated, hopeful.

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  • He was unusually tall, and possessed in advanced years a strange and rather terrifying air of sombre majesty.

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  • For one terrifying moment the enormity of what they had done brought her close to panic.

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  • The man's chuckle was terrifying.

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  • The Egyptians attributed to it, as well as to the tambourine, the power of dispersing and terrifying evil spirits and more especially the Typhon.

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  • In fact, at this point the idea was terrifying.

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  • The idea she might really be of interest to someone as enthralling and terrifying as Xander was almost too good to be true.

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  • Cyber bullying can be terrifying because it is such an isolated experience for the victim.

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  • The idea of flying was terrifying – and a boat trip surrounded by water for days wasn't very appealing either.

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  • He was also the most fascinating person she'd ever spoken to, in a terrifying, otherworldly way.

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  • Read her terrifying ordeal on page 44 of CG!

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  • Her cruel punishment was delivered in a voice that was equal parts terrifying and sad.

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  • Tension between the band members squeezed and molded the music they produced, resulting in some of the most touching, terrifying and mind-blowing songs you are ever likely to hear.

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  • She described the experience as exhiliarating and terrifying when older brother Michael would taunt her about the Jaws shark tank and the Psycho house.

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  • The stories of women and corsets over the centuries are rife and terrifying.

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  • Some are old, some are new, and some are terrifying, like Windowlicker, by Aphex Twin.

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  • It 's home to Donnie Darko, a brilliant but troubled teenager, plagued by terrifying visions which he alone knows the meaning of.

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  • In one of a terrifying scene set during a quiet dinner, Kane is ripped apart from the inside, as a creature emerges from his chest.

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  • In 1983, 29 ships appeared in the skies over Earth's major cities, blocking out the sun and terrifying the population until the commanders of these ships revealed they were humanoid in appearance.

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  • There is nothing more terrifying than that nagging worry about developing a condition such as skin cancer, and for some the knowledge and awareness of skin cancer warning signs can be the difference between life and death.

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  • But when I do, whatever I am, I can't get far without terrifying the people around me.

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  • The only other soul she'd touched had told her its life story in a blink of the eye, terrifying her.

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  • The idea of flying was terrifying – and a boat trip surrounded by water for days wasn't very appealing either.

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  • They confront terrifying abysses - physical, emotional, spiritual - and continually change roles, change themselves, change the worlds about them.

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  • Being attacked by heavily armed riot police is terrifying.

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  • Thank the heavens then that Paul Bettany's mad as a hatter, albino assassin Silas is a terrifying presence.

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  • But the most savage beast you're likely to encounter here is the owner's dog Zoe, six inches of terrifying Maltese terrier.

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  • One horse reared up to his full height -- the titanic and terrifying height of a horse when he becomes a biped.

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  • The cold marshaling of facts paints a terrifying picture of what neo-liberal capitalism is doing to humanity.

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  • To many women the prospect of a forceps or ventouse delivery, together with the often accompanying large episiotomy, is terrifying.

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  • Everyman figures, despite being freakish and terrifying in real life.

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  • Pursued to a logical extreme, this is disturbing, even terrifying.

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  • Has Mars ever resounded with more terrifying ferocity since?

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  • Action Men with wildly flailing limbs, thrown helplessly about at terrifying velocity.

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  • From alien sightings to terrifying Skeleton Ghost Pirates, spooks and scares lurk around every corner creating high seas hilarity and swashbuckling excitement.

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  • Time and again, terrifying winged humanoids have been seen, on the ground or in flight, by reliable witnesses.

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  • Faith Stealer begins with some terrifying moments for C'Rizz, but we soon settle into what promises to be a fairly lighthearted story.

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  • This is not a congenial creature in the Disney mold but an utterly terrifying monster with jagged teeth and eyes which blaze like torches.

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  • Reality and hallucinations merge into a terrifying netherworld where innocence is lost and dreams become nightmares.

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  • When I tried to fall asleep to try and have some respite from the pain, I had terrifying nightmares.

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  • In propria persona, he resembles the terrifying Lord Reith as he might have been drawn by Dickens's illustrator, George Cruikshank.

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  • Further scrutiny of the records of six of the most frequent runaways gave a terrifying insight of the dangers they faced.

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  • Find out what earth scientists are doing to deal with these terrifying natural forces.

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  • As in a classic 1950s sci-fi thriller, our world is imperiled by a terrifying monster.

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  • The truly terrifying Tommy wants Rachel, wealth and the odd opportunity to beat people senseless.

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  • When he summons the monster she comes forth from the sea and embarks on a terrifying killing spree.

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  • It's home to Donnie Darko, a brilliant but troubled teenager, plagued by terrifying visions which he alone knows the meaning of.

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  • Goodbye at last to the terrifying space problems of 1993, when great wads of 1979 material vanished to make room for new stuff.

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  • Not surprisingly, and in a terrifying manner, he is proved wrong.

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  • Can Bink solve the riddle of Greek mythology 's most terrifying monster or will he lose his kingdom, his princess and his life?

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  • Flashbacks to Dolarhyde 's terrifying childhood and superb stream-of-consciousness prose get us right there inside his head.

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  • Upgrading to a new vehicle can be both an exciting and terrifying prospect, but with a little research and knowledge the decision can be easier.

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  • An individual suffering from a panic attack also has a horribly overwhelming and often terrifying sense of fear or dread.

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  • Now that all the terrifying warnings are out there, realize that a homemade battery backup system may be the only option in some circumstances.

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  • Everyone has nightmares from time to time and they can really be terrifying.

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  • If the intense thrills of Griffon are too terrifying to handle, visitors to Busch Gardens Europe have their choice of four other exciting roller coasters.

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  • The Raging Bull roller coaster is a terrifying and delightful ride at Six Flags Great America and one that is sure to continue encouraging riders to test the limits of their fear for many years to come.

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  • You go down long terrifying hallways and turns corners not know what to expect.

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  • After a long and terrifying hike out of the woods, Claudia hailed a car.

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  • There are few experiences that are more terrifying, humiliating, and painful than walking up to a beautiful woman at the bar, the gym, or at school, and getting painfully rejected with a snide comment or a disgusted roll of the eyes.

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  • Single parenting (especially when entered into without choice) can be a terrifying time for the parent who is left standing.

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  • Suddenly, a terrifying apparition appeared.

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  • They are often used in scary stories to portray contact with restless spirits, but true stories about Ouija boards are often even more terrifying than fiction.

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  • Michael Jackson's out-of-the-box choreography, paired with stunning costuming, terrifying makeup and gorgeous, spooky sets provided the full package for the Halloween-themed video that captured audiences the world over.

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  • There are those who assume that mens exotic swim wear is something along the lines of the terrifying over-the-shoulder electric-green thong worn by Borat - which can be bought for those who want it, by the way.

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  • Every day, many people receive emails or hear stories from other people about terrifying, grotesque or otherwise disturbing news about people who fell ill, were injured, or died in some mysterious and strange way.

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  • Within paranormal realms, poltergeist hauntings are often the most feared because they can be terrifying and even violent.

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  • The sounds are supposedly downright terrifying and follow you through the cemetery until you finally leave.

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  • The idea of belonging to a remorseless insurgent leader was terrifying.

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  • Leaving Paris for the time to its own resources, he struck eastwards in the hope of terrifying that potentate and of detaching him from the coalition.

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  • Nevertheless the reading of the bull in the duomo with the appropriate, terrifying ceremonial made a deep impression on the Florentines.

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  • Armed with a rad pistol and a seriously deranged psyche, Lister II becomes the most terrifying threat the crew have ever faced.

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  • In addition to swooping curves, wild inversions, and terrifying dives, Griffon also incorporates a unique water brake element that fits with its tight design and surprising thrills.

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  • Traver as one of three "Terrifying Triplet" roller coasters.

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  • Camping is supposed to be about good, wholesome fun for the whole family, and terrifying little Billy in order to entertain Judy isn't the way to go.

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  • While the attack may last only a minute or so, the person remembers the feelings of panic so strongly that the possibility of another attack becomes terrifying.

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  • Hypnagogic hallucinations, intense and sometimes terrifying experiences that occur as the person is falling asleep.

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  • A child experiencing a night terror will be difficult to awaken or comfort, will not recognize her parent or caretaker, and will usually have no memory of the terrifying emotions that caused the sleep disturbance.

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  • The prospect of dealing with an unplanned pregnancy can be terrifying, but you need to find out if you're pregnant as soon as possible in order to make the best decision for you and your baby.

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  • Jonny wouldn't listen to his nagging sister, but he'd darned well listen to a man as terrifying as Dusty could be.

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  • He was still felt by many of his clergy and by candidates for ordination to be a rather terrifying person, and to enforce almost impossible standards of diligence, accuracy and preaching efficiency, but his manifest devotion to his work and his zeal for the good of the people rooted him deeply in the general confidence.

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