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jolt

[johlt] / dʒoʊlt /




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Financial markets are anticipating at least two hikes this year from the European Central Bank to offset the inflationary jolt spurred by the Iran war.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

The live-entertainment industry is hoping for a jolt from the World Cup next month, as demand from concertgoers shows signs of cooling after a postpandemic boom.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

In the UK, Octopus Energy recently told the BBC the war had caused a "huge jolt" in solar panel and heat pump sales, with solar panel sales rising by 50% since the end of February.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

She got a jolt of confidence from Christene Barberich, a co-founder and former editor in chief at Refinery29.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

It was as if the woman had given them all a jolt of energy to snap them to attention.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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