jolt

Example Sentences

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I can still feel the pressure of his leg against my leg, the warmth of his hand in mine, and the jolt of his fingertips in my hair.

From Literature

A jolt of something electric went straight down my back to my legs.

From Literature

Murillo claimed he was rammed; prosecutors said the collision happened at less than 10 miles per hour and was “more of a jolt.”

From Los Angeles Times

Another man in his 30s from Karaj said "it started with a red light that lit up everything followed by a wave that jolted the door".

From BBC

The strikes have jolted markets worldwide and sent the price of oil soaring.

From Los Angeles Times