be taken aback

Example Sentences

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Geirean and Landen didn’t have time to be taken aback.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 21, 2023

It would be easy to be taken aback.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2023

If you've taken in those wonders, you may not be taken aback by some of Rajamouli's narrative structural choices in this one.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2022

Mr Ingham appeared to be taken aback by the star's statement - telling the court he was unaware of its contents before she spoke.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2021

Bagman shouted, who like the Irish, seemed to be taken aback by the sudden end of the match.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling