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jolt

[johlt] / dʒoʊlt /




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And it would have been quite a jolt.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

That’s because the public that has bought into its inflated spiel may end up being let down with a jolt.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

It appears Carvana’s first-quarter results are set to give investors another jolt.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

That thinner backdrop could make bitcoin more vulnerable to shocks, especially as headlines around the Iran war, the Federal Reserve’s leadership change and Big Tech earnings continue to jolt markets, LaValle noted.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 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




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