jolt
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It provides a shock to either restart the heart if it stops beating, or to jolt it back into a regular rhythm if abnormalities are detected.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
That’s because the public that has bought into its inflated spiel may end up being let down with a jolt.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
The live-entertainment industry is hoping for a jolt from the World Cup next month, as demand from concertgoers shows signs of cooling after a postpandemic boom.
From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026
BERLIN—A mammoth economic stimulus passed last year in Germany was meant to jolt the country—and Europe—out of its economic slumber.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
With a jolt the boy remembered the exact feeling, though it was many years ago.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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