jarring

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Sasaki, in a recent conversation with The Times through interpreter Kensuke Okubo, highlighted two differences that have felt especially jarring.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

But jarring tensions are emerging in the run-up to UFC Freedom 250, the event being held in a specially built arena erected over the White House's elegant South Lawn.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

For Banerjee personally, the adjustment may be jarring after decades at the centre of power.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The report was particularly jarring coming just ahead of key earnings from major AI players due this week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Before Will could lift his hand and open it, one of those high, harsh cries sounded very close by, jarring their ears and frightening them horribly.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman