How to pronounce frightening

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“frightening” in real sentences

1000+ clips in the index · 84 American · 245 British · 9 Australian. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. I mean, it was a frightening, frightening situation for me.

    60 Minutes · hear it here

  2. really really frightening.

    60 Minutes Australia · hear it here

  3. dangerous, very frightening.

    The 92nd Street Y · hear it here

  4. or incredibly frightening.

    TED · hear it here

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