startled

Example Sentences

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Cenet said he was startled to see that "everyday life continued" on the ship after the captain's announcement.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Even so, I was startled to see the film end with the onscreen words, “His story continues.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

I was surprised to see “Lorne” touch on both of these factors, and even more startled to find myself respecting Michaels’ reluctance to apologize for any of his decisions.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

He described one instance when he was startled by the scorer walking with his group and his vision suddenly went blurry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

I had heard it used in school about mad animals, but it startled me, too.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell