How to Use panic in a Sentence
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And the more the items disappeared off the shelves, the more panic buying set in.
— Robert Higgs, cleveland, 9 Apr. 2020 -
If that happens, the most important thing Marvel can do is not panic.
— Scott Mendelson, Forbes, 10 Nov. 2021 -
Nonetheless, there appeared to be little panic, even as the skies started to turn gray.
— Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 27 Sep. 2022 -
The report also praised the prohibition of the use of gay and trans panic defenses in Illinois.
— NBC News, 12 Jan. 2018 -
Hours before the class gathering, Vu texted Karen Blodgett in a semi-panic.
— oregonlive, 6 July 2020 -
The disease is spreading quickly; panic spreads quicker.
— Anastasia Edel, The New York Review of Books, 22 Mar. 2020 -
In 2018, Democratic members of Congress introduced a bill that would ban gay and trans panic defenses in federal court.
— Tim Fitzsimons, NBC News, 22 Jan. 2020 -
The park constables were apparently panic struck, and incapable of acting.
— Longreads, 5 Apr. 2018 -
When it was reported a few hours before Friday's game that Xavier would likely be without several key players, the reaction on social media was largely panic.
— Adam Baum, The Enquirer, 28 Nov. 2021 -
A week earlier, people panic-purchased aisle after aisle of toilet paper and hand sanitizer.
— oregonlive, 21 Mar. 2020 -
Over this period, protesters’ violence has been escalating and has reached a very alarming level in the past few days, causing numerous injuries and leading Hong Kong to a chaotic and panic situation.
— Tripti Lahiri, Quartz, 4 Oct. 2019 -
And the more the items disappeared off the shelves, the more panic buying set in.
— Robert Higgs, cleveland, 9 Apr. 2020 -
If that happens, the most important thing Marvel can do is not panic.
— Scott Mendelson, Forbes, 10 Nov. 2021 -
Nonetheless, there appeared to be little panic, even as the skies started to turn gray.
— Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 27 Sep. 2022 -
The report also praised the prohibition of the use of gay and trans panic defenses in Illinois.
— NBC News, 12 Jan. 2018 -
Hours before the class gathering, Vu texted Karen Blodgett in a semi-panic.
— oregonlive, 6 July 2020 -
The disease is spreading quickly; panic spreads quicker.
— Anastasia Edel, The New York Review of Books, 22 Mar. 2020 -
In 2018, Democratic members of Congress introduced a bill that would ban gay and trans panic defenses in federal court.
— Tim Fitzsimons, NBC News, 22 Jan. 2020 -
The park constables were apparently panic struck, and incapable of acting.
— Longreads, 5 Apr. 2018 -
When it was reported a few hours before Friday's game that Xavier would likely be without several key players, the reaction on social media was largely panic.
— Adam Baum, The Enquirer, 28 Nov. 2021 -
A week earlier, people panic-purchased aisle after aisle of toilet paper and hand sanitizer.
— oregonlive, 21 Mar. 2020 -
Over this period, protesters’ violence has been escalating and has reached a very alarming level in the past few days, causing numerous injuries and leading Hong Kong to a chaotic and panic situation.
— Tripti Lahiri, Quartz, 4 Oct. 2019 -
And the more the items disappeared off the shelves, the more panic buying set in.
— Robert Higgs, cleveland, 9 Apr. 2020 -
If that happens, the most important thing Marvel can do is not panic.
— Scott Mendelson, Forbes, 10 Nov. 2021 -
Nonetheless, there appeared to be little panic, even as the skies started to turn gray.
— Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 27 Sep. 2022 -
The report also praised the prohibition of the use of gay and trans panic defenses in Illinois.
— NBC News, 12 Jan. 2018 -
Hours before the class gathering, Vu texted Karen Blodgett in a semi-panic.
— oregonlive, 6 July 2020 -
The disease is spreading quickly; panic spreads quicker.
— Anastasia Edel, The New York Review of Books, 22 Mar. 2020 -
In 2018, Democratic members of Congress introduced a bill that would ban gay and trans panic defenses in federal court.
— Tim Fitzsimons, NBC News, 22 Jan. 2020 -
The park constables were apparently panic struck, and incapable of acting.
— Longreads, 5 Apr. 2018
- The crowd was in a state of panic.
- The villagers fled in panic from the approaching army.
- He was in a panic when he realized how late he was.
- There's no reason to get into a panic.
- She has panic attacks whenever she has to speak in public.
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The news set off panic, and tens of thousands of men fled.
— Mary Ilyushina, Washington Post, 27 Apr. 2023 -
The effects linger, leaving the body in a constant state of panic.
— Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 26 Apr. 2023 -
Since most of the vehicle’s weight was at the front, when a panic stop occurred, the rear wheels would come off the ground.
— David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2024 -
The risk that amid the chaos and panic of war, the evidence will be lost or tampered with, is high.
— Paul P. Murphy, CNN, 21 Oct. 2023 -
Flora, in a state of panic, begs Edward to deal with the matter.
— Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2023 -
Now, a sense of panic is taking hold in the state's fisheries, which produce 60% of the nation's seafood.
— Jonathan Vigliotti, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2024 -
Green described how men came to New York from all over the country to ask for loans during the panic of 1907.
— Bywill Daniel, Fortune, 17 Mar. 2024 -
In the 911 call, Mr. Brandt described trying to leave in a panic only to be blocked by Mr. Ellingson.
— Ken Bensinger, New York Times, 29 May 2023 -
In the latter half of 1977, the community was gripped by panic.
— Terrence McCoy, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2023 -
This dire news leaks to the common ranks aboard, causing a panic the Captain must quell.
— Dennis Harvey, Variety, 31 Jan. 2024 -
That wasn’t our clinic, but the move sent us into a total panic.
— Spencer Goidel, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2024 -
There’s never any panic in his game – so calm and unruffled with the puck on his stick.
— Kyle Woodlief, USA TODAY, 28 June 2023 -
Once the original panic wears off, this knowledge isn’t such a bad thing.
— Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2024 -
The very existence of a source on this scale is a bulwark against market panic.
— Daniel Yergin, WSJ, 15 Nov. 2023 -
In recent weeks, soldiers have been stationed in high schools in Yangon, adding to the panic.
— Sui-Lee Wee, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2023 -
But the reaction of fans in the section showed no panic, according to a video the team released.
— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2023 -
The first thing was sheer panic, to be completely honest.
— Emily Heil, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2024 -
Written by Owen, in the film, insomnia spreads in a small town, causing fear and panic.
— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Aug. 2023 -
PacWest Bancorp is the latest lender to face an investor panic.
— Aaron Back, wsj.com, 4 May 2023 -
In fact, Brittany, in a panic, did initially claim that Chris was the shooter.
— Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2024 -
And consumers might make things worse with panic buying.
— NBC News, 16 Sep. 2023 -
While some states still have these laws on the books, others did away with theirs after the consequences of the panic became clear.
— Brandy Zadrozny, NBC News, 23 Feb. 2024 -
To my confusion verging on panic, there are no results in the app.
— Anusha Praturu, Vulture, 15 Dec. 2023 -
Then, after World War I, much of Europe went into a racial panic that colonial populations would rise up and overwhelm civilization.
— Stefanos Geroulanos, Twin Cities, 10 Apr. 2024 -
Rebecca Ferguson says her recent revelation that a former co-star treated her abusively on a film set caused some panic among her former castmates.
— James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Apr. 2024
- The deer, panicked by the headlights, ran in front of the car.
- If something goes wrong, don't panic.
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The messages and emails show that the network panicked.
— Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2023 -
In The Sky announced a new tour this spring, fans panicked.
— Patrick Lyons, Spin, 15 Sep. 2023 -
But at the end of the day, Washington should not panic.
— Dominic Tierney, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2023 -
Don't panic, here's what to do when making a ganache doesn't go as planned.
— Patricia S York, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2023 -
So, there’s no need to panic on behalf of your teen or young adult child.
— Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 24 Nov. 2023 -
But some foxes would panic, break into the open, and run for it.
— Kyle Wintersteen, Field & Stream, 30 Jan. 2023 -
If your mind just flashed to the Olaplex bottles in your shower right now, don't panic.
— Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 27 Feb. 2023 -
Brogdon inbounded to Smart, who panicked, and tried to dump the ball off to Tatum.
— Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 1 May 2023 -
Nearing the frontier late at night, the seventh car got stuck in mud and the driver panicked.
— Francesca Ebel, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2023 -
But no one at the search engine giant should panic yet.
— Gene Marks, Forbes, 6 Feb. 2023 -
Spears panicked, and locked herself in a bathroom with one of the children — and the police were summoned.
— Stephen Rodrick, Variety, 24 Oct. 2023 -
But experts say there is no reason to panic about gas prices, at least not yet.
— Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 12 Mar. 2024 -
To keep the guests from panicking, Hayley enlists some of her friends and co-workers to keep the death a secret.
— oregonlive, 7 Apr. 2023 -
Don’t panic, though: The overall risk of getting sick from germs living on your new clothes?
— Julia Ries, SELF, 7 Feb. 2023 -
Any sting to the softer skin around the elephant’s eye, mouth or even the inside of the trunk can cause pain and swelling, prompting elephants to panic.
— Anthony Ham, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Sep. 2023 -
Booker explained why supporters of the Tide shouldn’t panic about the rocky start.
— Nick Alvarez | [email protected], al, 18 Sep. 2023 -
The last thing anyone wants to see is a manager who panics of snaps during a streak.
— Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY, 24 Aug. 2023 -
Crowds began to leave the covered stages, more confused than panicked.
— Susannah George, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2023 -
There's nothing to panic about here even though there has been some softening of the markets.
— Andrew Moreau, arkansasonline.com, 18 Nov. 2023 -
North is the Mediterranean Sea, and just beyond that is Europe, whose leaders are panicked at the prospect of a new wave of migrants.
— Vivian Yee, New York Times, 18 Dec. 2023 -
Knotts panicked, yelling that police and the government were trying to kill him.
— Kelli Smith, Dallas News, 14 Sep. 2023 -
Your first instinct might be to panic, but Neostrata's Firming Neck Cream is here to help.
— Lily Wohlner, Women's Health, 28 June 2023 -
Suzy Cain began to panic when Jessica was still not home at 2:30 in the morning.
— Claire Lempert, ABC News, 15 Mar. 2024 -
What to do if your power is out In the event of a power outage during a winter storm, don't panic.
— Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Feb. 2024 -
Embrace his duty, Krishna concludes, and there is no need to panic.
— Jeremy David Engels, Fortune Well, 21 June 2023 -
The calls have locked down schools, causing kids to hide under desks, panicked, and parents to flock to campuses.
— Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 23 May 2023 -
But the experts say that despite new cases being recorded each year, there is no need to panic.
— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2024 -
Where a lesser friend might have panicked, Eden keeps her calm, honoring her (hungry) pal’s wish to skip the hospital in favor of a fancy restaurant.
— Peter Debruge, Variety, 10 Mar. 2024
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