- present participle of startle.
startling
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The chain told customers that the affected Taylor Farms lettuce had been removed and invited them, with almost startling confidence, to come back.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
But that is by design, said INRIA's Serena Ivaldi, as the robots "have to act in human environments" without startling the people they help.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Airlink's flying feat divided opinion with some labelling the startling manoeuvre reckless, while others praised the precision and expertise on display.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
“I watched through all hours of the night and at one point screamed into my phone ‘YOU’VE GOT THIS, JACKIE!’ startling my entire family awake.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
There’s another startling pop as the cooling units shut off.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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