panic sweeps over

Examples (10)

• A wave of panic swept over the crowd when they heard the alarm.
• As the news of the disaster broke, a sense of panic swept over the nation.
• He felt a sudden panic sweep over him as he realized he was lost.
• The thought of failing the exam caused panic to sweep over her.
• When the power went out, panic swept over the audience.
• A cold dread and panic swept over the survivors as they assessed the damage.
• The mere possibility of a pandemic caused panic to sweep over the markets.
• As the ship began to sink, panic swept over the passengers.
• The announcement of layoffs sent a wave of panic sweeping over the employees.
• A profound sense of panic swept over him when he couldn't find his child in the crowded park.