static

Example Sentences

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There’s a pause before a brief jump scare and a crash cut to static.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

The point is nobody knows who’s winning this thing, and this is healthy for men’s tennis, because it’s gotten static and surprise-deprived.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

"I will lead a reform-oriented Federal Reserve, learning from past successes and mistakes, both escaping static frameworks and models, and upholding clear standards of integrity and performance," Warsh said.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The campaign is trying all the tactics — television ads, social media video and static ads, kiosks and billboards.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

I had found a Spanish-language channel that, if I angled the antenna just right, I could see through the static.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez