jarring

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But it’s a jarring moment to hear LNG described as low-cost.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

As for the rumours of a tell-all TV interview, Goldbart from Deadline says it might be "somewhat jarring," but added it would "undoubtedly make for good TV".

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

“It would be even more jarring for stocks and the economy if these oil price levels persisted for even a few weeks or even a few months,” said Montis Financial CIO Dennis Follmer.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

When she eventually breaks the fourth wall to momentarily make contact with the audience, the timing is unexpected but not at all jarring.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

He grinned at her, his smile sudden and jarring as a thunderclap, his eyes the near-black of bitter coffee.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo