startling

Example Sentences

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It was startling — the opposite of an oasis in the desert.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 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

Last November two members of the Try Guys, a gaggle of broadcasters best known for their experimental exploits on YouTube, made a startling admission to fans: Their podcasts were hemorrhaging money.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

It was good to hear my own voice again, though a little startling at first.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo