startling

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Either Alexander Zverev, Jakub Mensik, Flavio Cobolli or Matteo Arnaldi will become a first-time Grand Slam champion at a Roland Garros that has produced startling results.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

But it’s a startling precedent to sanction a citizen of an ally with independent courts for mere legal advocacy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Polling data on how people around the world view America inevitably makes for dry reading, but still exposes startling differences between how Americans see themselves and external perceptions.

From Salon • May 31, 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

It was more than startling, she decided, it was a miracle.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson