jarred

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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

In those moments, would jarred garlic, a squeeze tube of paste, or even garlic powder tip the balance?

From Salon • Jan. 5, 2026

But the company’s full report shows price increases over the last year in baked, canned and jarred goods, and automotive supplies and clothing.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2025

Some of the expressions she heard every day astonished her, jarred her, and she wondered what Obinze’s mother would make of them.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie