startling

Example Sentences

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It was startling — the opposite of an oasis in the desert.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Depression and desensitization are fueled by easy access to the most startling, graphic images one could imagine, all one click away.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Last November two members of the Try Guys, a gaggle of broadcasters best known for their experimental exploits on YouTube, made a startling admission to fans: Their podcasts were hemorrhaging money.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Forecasts for AI’s disruption of the job market bear a startling resemblance to early predictions for the metaverse.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Soon she was startling everyone with her insights.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield