jar
noun
a broad-mouthed container, usually cylindrical and of glass or earthenware.
has been jarring
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present perfect progressiveof jar (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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While gold’s decline has been jarring, some additional perspective is still in order.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
For global companies that once relied on China as a bottomless demand engine, the shift has been jarring.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 18, 2026
New England Patriots' descent from the top has been jarring to their fans while probably delightful for everyone else.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2025
The Red Bull dominance has been jarring because of the massive margin of victory race after race.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 17, 2023
Amid the chaos, it has been jarring without his mother, Tsay said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 7, 2023
