jarring

Example Sentences

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“That a name evocative of Disneyland has been applied to a depopulated, decimated swath of Ukrainian coal-and-steel country could appear jarring as Europe’s deadliest fighting since World War II continues to rage,” they wrote.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

On a jarring Friday night at Houston’s Toyota Center, the Rockets led by six with 30 seconds remaining and had possession of the ball.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Perhaps the most jarring surprise for crypto fans is that the most pro-crypto president the market could hope for has done little to help prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

The jarring sound ended up startling visitors out of the experience, rather than drawing them in.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Jonathan hit the ground hard, jarring every bone in his body.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret