I sat there, startled for a moment, then reached out and turned off the radio.

He saw her eyes swim, and was startled for a moment.

She turned to him, her eyes startled for an instant.

She was startled for an instant when he appeared at her window.

He seemed startled by the portrait, too, for a moment, at least.

She looked at me, startled for a minute, and then laughed.

I was startled for a moment, but then heard the sounds that had attracted his attention.

Startled for a moment, Jake quickly came up with a better explanation.

The idea of returning startled me for a moment, but then I understood that we had to.

The vehemence in his voice startled her for a moment.