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
Louise Wilson, head of MA fashion at St Martins and one of his tutors, maintains that the shock tactics on the McQueen catwalk are nothing more than dramatic conceits.
From The Guardian • Oct. 15, 2020
The mounted arm will almost certainly now be confined to screening operations and to shock tactics, after the opposing armies have come into touch with one another.
From Sir John French An Authentic Biography by Chisholm, Cecil
