aback
Example Sentences
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He described how he was taken aback when he had an uninterrupted view of it at the top of stairs at the start of the exhibition.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
I still remember being completely taken aback by how good the food was.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
He talked about meeting Curry at the Roxy when they were bringing the show to the U.S. and how taken aback he was to see him in character.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 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
He looks taken aback by the question, as if it’s not something he’s accustomed to talking about.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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