shock tactics

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They became known for their entrepreneurial spirit and bold use of unconventional materials, with some at the time saying they used "shock tactics" to create their art.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

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

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

With the revival of shock tactics initiated by Gustavus Adolphus the length of the pistol barrel became less and less, and its stock was then shaped for the hand alone.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" by Various