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The space that Lingard found inside the area had been startling and was part of the reason why Guardiola was in such an animated mood on the touchline.

From The Guardian • Dec. 7, 2019

During his voyage around the world, his encounters with natives had been startling and enlightening.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman

If the effect upon Patricia of Gustave's announcement had been startling, that upon the rest of the company was galvanic.

From Patricia Brent, Spinster by Jenkins, Herbert George

Meanwhile there had been startling developments in another direction.

From The Crime of the Century or, The Assassination of Dr. Patrick Henry Cronin by Hunt, Henry M.

For all that, the girl's assertions had been startling, and once more Anthea wished that she had not heard them.

From Thrice Armed by Bindloss, Harold