aback

Example Sentences

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I was really taken aback to be honest.

From BBC

Wijgaarts, 40, was taken aback, thinking they were just in Paris for a weekend getaway.

From Barron's

“I am always flattered and taken aback when someone tells me ‘I watched you.

From Los Angeles Times

Several people who have spoken with Warsh said they have been taken aback by what they view as the caustic nature of his criticisms of Fed leaders.

From The Wall Street Journal

Several people who have spoken with Warsh have been taken aback at the caustic nature of his criticisms of Fed leaders.

From The Wall Street Journal