jarring
Example Sentences
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The horrific Los Angeles fires were eventually contained after catastrophic damage to the city, with some heroic firefighters leaving with jarring stories they were able to share with the “Fire Country” cast and crew.
From Los Angeles Times
Berkowitz said the glare of the international spotlight was jarring, even if running into A-list celebrities at the grocery store was an everyday occurrence.
From Los Angeles Times
The noise felt jarring in such a cold facility.
From Los Angeles Times
“It’s jarring, coming back and everything you’re familiar with is gone,” he added.
From Los Angeles Times
Yet when Lin attempts to break out using strobe effects to reflect Joe’s schizophrenic episodes, it comes off more jarring than immersive.
From Los Angeles Times
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