- present participle of startle.
startling
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Even at 5-foot-10, he drives the ball far enough to keep up and does so with startling accuracy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
They lie in mud, shells, ice and rock - fragments of evidence from a time when the Atlantic appears to have changed with startling speed.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
At that time, an aerial mortar exploded nearby, startling Santi, who then ran and jumped over the fence.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
The evidence for this startling conclusion comes from the most significant opinion study you’ve never read or read about.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
“It’s easier for them to categorize it that way,” Wanda said from the doorway, startling them all.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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