jolted

Example Sentences

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The decision jolted Chinese and foreign investors because it came months after Manus—which was originally established in China—moved its operations to Singapore and closed the deal with Meta.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

He launched his campaign in the summer of 2025 with a viral ad that jolted life into a beleaguered coalition of exasperated liberals and lapsed progressives.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

Venezuela appeared to be closing in on victory but were jolted by Harper's 432-foot home run to center field off reliever Andres Machado in the eighth.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Another man in his 30s from Karaj said "it started with a red light that lit up everything followed by a wave that jolted the door".

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

Hanako’s mind jolted back to her day, then back to Mama.

From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata