as in surprises
something that makes a strong impression because it is so unexpected
the underdog's victory was a jaw-dropper in boxing circles
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But barring any further surprises, Paramount CEO David Ellison will assemble a sprawling entertainment and news empire with dozens of TV channels, multiple movie studios and two leading newsrooms.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026 -
Think through these issues so there are no surprises once you’re retired.—
Brian Baker CFA,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Helmets, pads, or other devices could deform safely under sudden shocks or absorb energy during fast impacts to prevent injury.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
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Arguably, the world is still digesting the after-shocks of the social media revolution before a new printing press-like invention is upon us.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Literal and figurative pain points included ensuring each piece properly conducting electricity, rigging every square with mechanical keyboard switches to facilitate the connections, and countless unintentional jolts.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
26 Feb. 2026
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Both of those moments were jolts.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Jaw-droppers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jaw-droppers. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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