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Recent Examples of horror show
Part of the struggle is Dallas’ blue line, which was a bit of a horror show before Heiskanen’s return.
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The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 20 May 2025
The horror show of our impending political nightmare is casting a shadow over the New Year like another decrepit despot of suffering, the creeping bloodsucker of Nosferatu.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2025
This was shaping up as another horror show for McIlroy, who in 2011 lost a four-shot lead on the final day with a 43 on the back nine, a highlight reel that now can start collecting dust.
—Time, 14 Apr. 2025
Instead of ending the horror show for the animals at Gulf World, the bankruptcy is only prolonging their suffering.
—Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2025
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The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 20 May 2025
The horror show of our impending political nightmare is casting a shadow over the New Year like another decrepit despot of suffering, the creeping bloodsucker of Nosferatu.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2025
This was shaping up as another horror show for McIlroy, who in 2011 lost a four-shot lead on the final day with a 43 on the back nine, a highlight reel that now can start collecting dust.
—Time, 14 Apr. 2025
Instead of ending the horror show for the animals at Gulf World, the bankruptcy is only prolonging their suffering.
—Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horror show
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He was sentenced to death in Idaho in 2024 after being convicted of murder in the deaths of Tylee, JJ and his ex-wife, Tammy Daybell.—
Jenna Sundel
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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The two had been convicted in 2006 of first-degree murder in the deaths of Jonathan Gleason, 17; Michelle Nathan, 19; Erin Belanger, 22; Roberto Gonzalez, 28; Francisco Ayo Roman, 30; and Anthony Vega, 34.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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To that, timestamps may prove a sticky wicket for a part of Baldoni’s argument against the Times.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2025
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The other sticky wicket in the Paramount-Skydance merger is Trump’s current lawsuit against CBS News.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2025
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In the early stages, people may experience fatigue, fever, headaches, muscle aches, and a distinctive bull’s-eye rash.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Economic Worries Add To Pressure Economic concerns are also causing a headache for the Trump administration, with multiple recent polls showing a downward trend in the president's approval rating on his handling of the economy and inflation.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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Jayme Morey posted on Facebook that the CHA received a call the night of July 27 concerning the bear with the jar on by Lake Namakagon near the intersection of Crystal Lake and Juneks Point roads.—
Jack Albright,
jsonline.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Unlike humans, bears or mice may have gotten rid of a genetic brake or governor that would otherwise keep their metabolism continually burning energy at roughly the same rate.—
Saul Elbein,
The Hill,
31 July 2025
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Luka is an absolute killer on the court, and blends that with a unique generosity and care for the community.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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One of the major differences between the book and the series is the identity of Abby's killer.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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Rethinking Cost Reviews As Strategic Discipline Many executives still schedule cost reviews as back-office chores that surface long after engineers have launched new workloads.—
Andres Zunino,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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If possible, delay outdoor chores until the evening hours.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
28 July 2025
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Over 500 hospitals in the U.S. have closed their labor and delivery units since 2010, including some in South Florida.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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Part-time working mothers do 2.4 times as much child care and household labor as part-time working fathers.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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In the 16 games before a total stinker against the Houston Rockets, Sarr averaged nearly 15 points, seven rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.3 blocks per game while shooting 48 percent from the field, 43 percent from 3 on nearly five attempts per contest and 61 percent from the line.—
Sam Vecenie,
The Athletic,
14 Jan. 2025
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Except for a few stinkers, Pixar has rarely made a truly bad movie.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
26 June 2025
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“Horror show.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horror%20show. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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