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It’s a startling development that leaves its population homeless and reframes the entire series.
From Los Angeles Times
He described one instance when he was startled by the scorer walking with his group and his vision suddenly went blurry.
Now his name is trending again, his lawsuit against his parents a startling revelation.
From Los Angeles Times
As Alpha waits for the results of blood tests, she is startled by the sudden appearance of a gaunt, jittery stranger in their apartment.
From Los Angeles Times
He startled Beijing by taking Tsai’s congratulatory call on his election, making him the first U.S. president-elect to speak directly to a Taiwanese leader since 1979, when Washington severed formal diplomatic ties with the island.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
