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stun

[stuhn] / stʌn /


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Philadelphia’s long-misbegotten basketball franchise revives on the fly to stun Boston.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Former Metropolitan police officer Michael Fanone, who suffered a heart attack on Jan. 6, 2021 after being shot with a stun gun by a rioter, felt betrayed by the DOJ’s reversal.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

Having overturned a 2-0 deficit to stun Manchester City at the same stage last season, that confidence is not unfounded.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Axon Enterprises stock jumped on Wednesday, as the maker of Taser stun guns said its efforts at providing artificial intelligence-driven services to law enforcement clients have led to bookings.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

He wanted to stun Stalin with the news.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin




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