as in to scare
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The former instantly adds a second layer of security against unwanted guests, and the latter emits an ultra-loud alarm while acting like a door stop wedge, scaring off any stranger who tries to enter your room.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025 -
Actors dressed as sadistic guards and disturbed prisoners, jump-scaring visitors from the prison cells.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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When the Maitlands' attempts to frighten the Deetzes away fail miserably, Barbara and Adam turn to the mysterious and mischievous Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton) to rid them of the living.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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Around 100 pairs were found abandoned on the roof, perhaps due to the thieves being frightened away, Sheriff John Budensiek said at the news conference.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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In the 2025 case related to the letters he is accused of sending from jail, Scott is charged with one count of misappropriating a person's identity to harm their reputation, intimidating a witness, and two counts of felony bail jumping.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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But rather than feeling intimidated or threatened, Swift and Kelce openly root for and celebrate each other’s growth with pride, not insecurity.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
27 Oct. 2025
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The evil entity that terrorizes Derry emerges every 27 years, so season 1 takes place in 1962.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Having him in the lineup ahead of Schwarber could create a duo that terrorizes opposing teams for years to come.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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While film critics typically lead with the physical transformation that Sweeney pulled off, equally impressive is her ability to delve into the psyche of a woman who was fearless in the ring but rightfully terrified of the man closest to her.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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And a chance encounter with ICE in August landed Barojas Solano in detention for six weeks, upending his legal process and leaving them terrified that he could be detained again.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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Many introverts push through exhaustion, continuing to socialize while feeling sapped.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
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Ohtani’s constant walking and movement sapped his energy.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
28 Oct. 2025
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Constipation can occur with iron supplements by affecting gut bacteria and pulling stool-softening water from your colon.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
31 Oct. 2025
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Following her victory on the show, Curry became critical of the program and Banks, though her opinion on the reality TV experience has softened over the years.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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At first, the disillusioned cop is happy to waste his days away.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
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In law, finance, tax, and other high stakes domains, wrong answers do not just waste time.—
Joel Hron,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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