jangle
verb (used without object)
to produce a harsh, discordant sound, as two comparatively small, thin, or hollow pieces of metal hitting together.
has jangled
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present perfectof jangle (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Speculation about that possibility has jangled nerves in both Beijing and Washington.
From New York Times ● Aug. 1, 2022
The collective toll of the construction — the dust, traffic and commotion — has jangled nerves, she said.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 26, 2019
The collapse of the Russian ruble — down more than 45 percent against the dollar this year — has jangled nerves in Russia, but the reverberations are being felt far beyond the country’s borders.
From New York Times ● Dec. 19, 2014
Three hundred and sixty-four days in the year we wake, placidly enough, at seven-ten, ten minutes after the alarm clock has jangled.
From Mince Pie by Christopher Morley
