startling

Example Sentences

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That the seven of them have stuck together after more than 10 years is startling to many.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Depression and desensitization are fueled by easy access to the most startling, graphic images one could imagine, all one click away.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Now his name is trending again, his lawsuit against his parents a startling revelation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Anthropic late last year released Claude Opus 4.5, a model with startling new coding abilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

A noise bellowed from his throat, startling Haiyi and himself.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin