Sentence examples for brief but startling from inspiring English sources

These and other follies, the received wisdom of centuries, were debunked in a brief but startling burst of scientific creativity lasting from about 1665 to 1680.

She had been flown to Istanbul to receive an award after photos of her shaking her fist at an armed Israeli soldier won her, at 11, a brief but startling international celebrity.

It's mild but startling.

It was blunted wit, but startling for a commercial carrier.

The list was brief but grim.

His reign was brief but eventful.

Preston gives one brief but haunting example.

Copulation is brief but frequent.

7. Be brief but thorough.

Be brief but detailed.

Be brief but be pleasant.