jolted
Example Sentences
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China jolted the world with its willingness to use its extensive control of the rare-earth supply chain to extract concessions from the U.S. and punish countries such as Japan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
Buffalo-based Benz was jolted from her couch by a call from an unknown number.
From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026
From a reality TV antagonist to a contender in the L.A. mayoral race, Spencer Pratt has jolted local politics, turning personal tragedy in the Palisades fire into a 2026 election campaign.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 2026
But just as you settle in, you're jolted back to reality.
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026
I asked pointing to myself, jolted upright with surprise.
From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani
