jolt

Example Sentences

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The price of everything from Korean electronic goods to Indian beer cans may also get a jolt.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Greg Jackson, head of Octopus Energy, described a "huge jolt" in sales of solar panels and heat pumps, as well as enquiries about electric vehicles and chargers, so far this month compared to February.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Penning didn’t add much of a jolt to the Chargers’ attempts to secure more protection for Herbert in the second half of the season, often struggling to keep opposing pass rushers in front of him.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

The comment is a jolt of realism for German elites, who, more than 80 years after World War II, generally treat international law as sacrosanct.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

These past few days with Al have shown me that sometimes all a person needs is a little jolt of support to feel more confident.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon