Sentence examples for decision startled from inspiring English sources

His decision startled the city's political establishment, which is already unsettled by the rapid rise of Mr. Weiner, who also plunged into a campaign without party elders' blessing.

So when Nathan Chapman joined the Army, a decision that startled his parents, he sought the riskiest assignments, first becoming a Ranger and later a Green Beret.

The BBFC decision has startled many, with some even suggesting that in this new Conservative era, censorship has become politically fashionable once more.

Midway through the fall semester, I proclaimed my decision to my startled parents.

It proved to be a good decision, Murdoch appearing completely startled by his achievement.

The decision to withdraw has startled fans overseas, some of whom tend to view Jia as a political rebel.

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By Evan Osnos July 23 , 2009The decision to withdraw has startled fans overseas, some of whom tend to view Jia as a political rebel.

Leaders of Voice of the Faithful said they were startled by the decision.

Still, Mr. Vilsack's decision to end his campaign startled many of his admirers in Iowa and across the country.

At a Titan's Ear Some in Mr. Klein's social circle were startled by his decision to join the News Corporation's right-leaning news empire.