jarred

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Scientists, jarred by Beecher’s findings, grew more invested in ruling out the possibility that a drug’s effects were due to placebo.

From Slate • Jan. 30, 2026

The lack of clarity raises the prospect that the chaos of the past few days, which jarred markets and stress tested trans-Atlantic diplomacy, could return in the near future.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Nacua, who scored back-to-back touchdowns early in the game, suddenly became a defender and jarred the ball loose before Scott could secure it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2026

"On Wednesday, we are allowed to go back home if you aren't picked. I was so jarred that I went back to my house," Ojomoh told BBC Radio 5 Live.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025

Maybe the fan letters were only a prank, but they upset him; each one jarred his day a little when it came, and he found it difficult to recover afterward.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols