shock

Example Sentences

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"Where do I even start? Shock," the singer said on getting her diagnosis.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Lori Inglis Hall’s accomplished debut, “The Shock of the Light,” examines the siblings’ special bond while charting their separate fates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Shock waves triggered the formation of both stress granules and P-bodies, while perchlorates led to the formation of P-bodies alone.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

Braxton was selected by the Detroit Shock at No. 7 overall in the 2005 draft.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

"Shock and awe, Humbaba," I said, taking another step back.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda