momentary panic

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A sudden, brief feeling of intense fear or anxiety.

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  • A wave of momentary panic washed over her as she realized her mistake.
  • After the loud noise, there was a momentary panic before everyone realized it was just a car backfiring.
  • Despite his training, he felt a momentary panic when the lights went out.
  • The sudden drop in stock prices caused a momentary panic among investors.
  • The sudden loud noise caused a momentary panic among the crowd.
  • She felt a momentary panic when she couldn't find her keys.
  • She managed to overcome her momentary panic and regain control.
  • A momentary panic seized him when he saw the empty shelf.
  • There was a momentary panic when the child wandered off in the store.
  • The power outage caused a momentary panic in the crowded room.
  • His face betrayed a momentary panic before he composed himself.
  • Despite the momentary panic, the team quickly regained their composure.
  • The stock market experienced a momentary panic after the unexpected announcement.
  • It was only a momentary panic, but it felt like an eternity.
  • I felt a momentary panic when I couldn't find my keys, but then I remembered where I'd put them.
  • The alarm sounded, causing a momentary panic before it was switched off.
  • Even experienced climbers can feel a momentary panic in challenging situations.
  • There was a momentary panic when the child wandered off in the store.
  • The drill prepared them to react calmly, avoiding a full-blown but not a momentary panic.
  • He experienced a momentary panic upon realizing he had forgotten his passport.