jolt

Example Sentences

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Still, that warning did not fully calm the nerves of residents jolted by the dramatic operation in their normally quiet neighborhood.

From Los Angeles Times

Celsius has garnered a committed base of customers, who increasingly treat the company’s energy drinks like a daily coffee or a social beverage rather than a one-off jolt.

From Barron's

She may jolt and jerk and speak in bits, but you can’t say she isn’t truly listening.

From Literature

Afridi jolted the England top order with a burst of three wickets before Brook played the ultimate captain's innings to steer his side home.

From Barron's

An upset for leading actor jolted excitement into the proceedings, proving a highlight of a smoothly run ceremony, which was televised on the BBC with cuts.

From Los Angeles Times