A terrible spectacle, but not an unusual one.

Alas, there had been none from downstream since that terrible spectacle crossed the sky.

But even that terrible spectacle couldn't hold her attention.

It was a terrible spectacle: I witnessed it myself.

In face of this terrible spectacle we came to a sudden halt.

They no longer believed that they were watching a play, and for all of them this terrible spectacle had become reality.

Paul dragged his eyes from the terrible yet fascinating spectacle of his pursuers and looked toward the hills.

The King and all his people were so intent upon this terrible spectacle that none of them noticed how the sky grew suddenly dark.

The whole of that lovely south coast of France which had been a joy to so many million holiday-makers was now a terrible spectacle.

Those who were sitting above looked round, and a terrible and extraordinary spectacle met their eyes.