aback
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Taken aback by Gavriel’s fiery outburst, Yair asks in disbelief, “why can’t we live side by side in peace?”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
She says she was "completely taken aback" when she was told women who are part of a couple can get three rounds of IVF on the NHS but single women are not entitled to any.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
Rocha says she was taken aback by Samuel’s professionalism.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
During his run, he said, he was taken aback by sights such as a North Korean raising a poodle’s paw to wave at runners.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
Grace said, and okay, she looked pretty taken aback.
From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway
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