jarred

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Throughout the documentary, former players describe how Benitez's criticism and obsession with granular tactical detail sometimes jarred.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Scientists, jarred by Beecher’s findings, grew more invested in ruling out the possibility that a drug’s effects were due to placebo.

From Slate • Jan. 30, 2026

The lack of clarity raises the prospect that the chaos of the past few days, which jarred markets and stress tested trans-Atlantic diplomacy, could return in the near future.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Nacua, who scored back-to-back touchdowns early in the game, suddenly became a defender and jarred the ball loose before Scott could secure it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2026

But then she quickly switched moods, smiled brightly at him, and asked, “Would you do it for some homemade jarred fruit as payment?”

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos