startling

Example Sentences

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Allen said it had been "really startling" when he and the team saw what the film would look like for the first time, adding the aesthetic took some getting used to.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 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

And, on any given night, he didn’t hesitate to expand an improvisation to startling lengths, finding new ideas well beyond the imaginative limits of most jazz players.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Over 1,200 companies were taking part in the expo, according to organisers, plying their wares to the tens of thousands of attendees there for a startling variety of motives.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

“Ifrit!” her voice rang out, startling Jack with its force.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley