jolted
Example Sentences
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We heard from finance professionals, doctors, lawyers and many others who have been jolted or taken in by tricksters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
The repeated heatwaves and wildfires have jolted the public into reflection on the reality of climate change.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
Hundreds of aftershocks have jolted southern Philippines after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake left dozens of people dead and hundreds more injured.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026
OTTAWA—Canada’s job market jolted back to life last month with a surge in hiring that pulled the unemployment rate to its lowest since the start of the year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
Before long, he was jolted awake by a fierce-looking man pressed against his window, demanding to know why he was trespassing.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
