jarring

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“That a name evocative of Disneyland has been applied to a depopulated, decimated swath of Ukrainian coal-and-steel country could appear jarring as Europe’s deadliest fighting since World War II continues to rage,” they wrote.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

On a jarring Friday night at Houston’s Toyota Center, the Rockets led by six with 30 seconds remaining and had possession of the ball.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

But getting started as early as possible with Griese makes sense—especially given the jarring difference between the offense the Raiders are expected to run and the one Mendoza knew so well in Bloomington.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

The juxtaposition is jarring -- and entirely normal here.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

He grinned at her, his smile sudden and jarring as a thunderclap, his eyes the near-black of bitter coffee.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo