aback
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She was taken aback when the second or third question was about how she viewed the eagles — and not, say, how she intended to manage the forest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
When foreigners come to his dealership, they are taken aback by the prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Posting social media fliers for free, I was taken aback when 80 people of all levels and backgrounds signed up for my first session, from ages 14 to 90.
From Salon ● Aug. 24, 2026
An invitation brings a smile to your face, but the fact that you were taken aback by the sender of the invite created just enough friction in the process to give you pause.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
Now she wants to look all taken aback.
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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