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startle sentence examples

  • Startle the horses!
  • Startle reflex.
  • Startled the deer.
  • We were somewhat startled recently to see a " springfield scout " proclaimed on the cover of the american rifleman.
  • Startled when the door shuts.
  • Startled to discover that 3,200 investigations were shared by 300 children who go missing at least three times a year.
  • Startled by strange noises in the chimney was shocked to discover a trapped owl.
  • Startled rabbit caught in car headlamps.
  • Even teal'c's usually placid face wore a slightly startled expression.
  • Startled to hear a shout from the street.
  • Startled by strange sounds in the air which they trace to a cavern.
  • Startled cry, and pointed upwards.
  • Ross will probably be more easily startled than normal.
  • Startled to find myself still in the bed with no covers moved.
  • Startled eyes, they seem almost to have been caught in the act.
  • Rather startled, i turned to see who had asked the question.
  • Startled to see sponges offered to runners at all the water stops.
  • Startled expression.
  • Lost in a heavy sleep of which they had no memory, they were quite startled to be back in their cabin.
  • Lucy was so startled, she ran off sobbing with fright but outside the bars, beard man just kept clicking on.

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