jolted
Example Sentences
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The repeated heatwaves and wildfires have jolted the public into reflection on the reality of climate change.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
U.S. stock futures were higher with Nasdaq making gains as traders brushed off the AI worries that jolted stocks in recent weeks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
From a reality TV antagonist to a contender in the L.A. mayoral race, Spencer Pratt has jolted local politics, turning personal tragedy in the Palisades fire into a 2026 election campaign.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 2026
He launched his campaign in the summer of 2025 with a viral ad that jolted life into a beleaguered coalition of exasperated liberals and lapsed progressives.
From Slate ● Apr. 13, 2026
I asked pointing to myself, jolted upright with surprise.
From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani
