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startling

[stahrt-ling, stahr-tl-ing] / ˈstɑrt lɪŋ, ˈstɑr tl ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
frightful
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST


Example Sentences

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However, there are concerning trends Crawley must correct - most startling a sharp downturn in his record against high pace.

From BBC

Usually, they’re referring to a closing scene in the film “The Notebook,” in which a wife, who has dementia, has a moment of startling clarity and suddenly recognizes her husband.

From The Wall Street Journal

A new study today in Science, of which Shield Chief Gover is a co-author, offers a startling answer.

From Science Magazine

Israeli hacking software, American investigation tools and Chinese computer vision algorithms can all be bought and mixed together to make a snooping cocktail of startling effectiveness.

From New York Times

As the District grapples with rising crime and increasing attention from federal lawmakers over public safety issues, a startling statistic emerged in recent weeks.

From Washington Post