shock tactics

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But Mr. Musk’s shock tactics don’t seem to be designed to bring back advertisers who paused spending on Twitter amid the chaos during his takeover.

From New York Times • Dec. 12, 2022

The declaration, leaving Pakistan about 100 overs for the chase, was generous, but immediately vindicated by the success of England's shock tactics.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2022

British payments company Wise tried shock tactics in its early days, with anti-bank ads and flash mobs across the City of London.

From Reuters • Jul. 29, 2021

Maher, 66, a gay man who grew up in Brooklyn and came out as a teen, favors loving outreach over shock tactics.

From Washington Times • May 8, 2021

It was early evident that the Navy intended shock tactics, while the Army favoured a system of elastic defence.

From Punch or the London Charivari, Volume 158, March 24, 1920. by Various