startling

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Either Alexander Zverev, Jakub Mensik, Flavio Cobolli or Matteo Arnaldi will become a first-time Grand Slam champion at a Roland Garros that has produced startling results.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Polling data on how people around the world view America inevitably makes for dry reading, but still exposes startling differences between how Americans see themselves and external perceptions.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

So it was startling to read stuff like this:

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

It features a startling performance by Anthony Roth Costanzo that significantly elevates the American countertenor to the small ranks of one of the world’s most important singers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Conner asked, startling me out of my thoughts.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence