jarring
Example Sentences
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The replica tent, surrounded by cameras and social media posts, became one of the most shared and jarring images from the conference.
From Salon
But then Will spoils the effect by digressing into a jarring non sequitur:
From Salon
The horrific Los Angeles fires were eventually contained after catastrophic damage to the city, with some heroic firefighters leaving with jarring stories they were able to share with the “Fire Country” cast and crew.
From Los Angeles Times
Berkowitz said the glare of the international spotlight was jarring, even if running into A-list celebrities at the grocery store was an everyday occurrence.
From Los Angeles Times
The noise felt jarring in such a cold facility.
From Los Angeles Times
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