startle

Example Sentences

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Now his name is trending again, his lawsuit against his parents a startling revelation.

From Los Angeles Times

As Alpha waits for the results of blood tests, she is startled by the sudden appearance of a gaunt, jittery stranger in their apartment.

From Los Angeles Times

He startled Beijing by taking Tsai’s congratulatory call on his election, making him the first U.S. president-elect to speak directly to a Taiwanese leader since 1979, when Washington severed formal diplomatic ties with the island.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was a startling scene, even for residents like Denise Evans, who has seen it all over the years.

From Los Angeles Times

A dog walker who encountered her on a riverbank said she was "rapid" and dived into the water after being startled.

From BBC