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Discover LudwigThe phrase "was terrified that" is correct and commonly used in written English to express extreme fear or anxiety.
It is usually followed by a clause or phrase explaining the cause of the fear. Example: She was terrified that she had forgotten her lines for the school play.
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I was terrified that she might suffer.
I was terrified that I would jeopardize the art form.
He was terrified that his collection would be confiscated.
He was terrified that the over would never end.
I was terrified that one day Danny would find out.
The kid was terrified that the Taliban was watching him.
He returned to his family, but was terrified that the Americans would arrest him again.
I was terrified that no one would believe me… and of losing my job".
He was terrified that he would be exposed as a gay man.
I was terrified that she would actually want me to have these things built.
She was terrified that the boy's gentle demeanor would bring him harm on the streets.
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