startling

Example Sentences

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So it was startling to read stuff like this:

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

And, on any given night, he didn’t hesitate to expand an improvisation to startling lengths, finding new ideas well beyond the imaginative limits of most jazz players.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

However, she said they had obtained a short coroner's report including an account from Nix from the time, which contained some "startling differences" to the story she now told, which she was unable to explain.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Over 1,200 companies were taking part in the expo, according to organisers, plying their wares to the tens of thousands of attendees there for a startling variety of motives.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

“Ifrit!” her voice rang out, startling Jack with its force.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley