startling

Example Sentences

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Even for a president who has long relied on maximalist threats, the 85-word post was startling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

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

It’s not going to be a quick, easy task even if the cancellation is starting to take place with startling speed: Chávez’s presence is as ubiquitous in Mexican American life as the Virgin of Guadalupe.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

“Grammy,” I say, the shrillness of my voice startling me.

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt