be taken aback
Example Sentences
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Reiko Uchida, 43, a housewife from Saitama, a suburb outside Tokyo, said that normally, she would be taken aback if someone told her they were gay or lesbian.
From New York Times • Jul. 26, 2023
If you've taken in those wonders, you may not be taken aback by some of Rajamouli's narrative structural choices in this one.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2022
Walker, a New York native who joined the Knicks in the offseason, seemed to be taken aback when told of Rose’s comments about being the starter.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 27, 2021
Britney's court-appointed lawyer, Samuel D Ingham III, also appeared to be taken aback by the star's statement - telling the court he was unaware of its contents before she spoke.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2021
Bagman shouted, who like the Irish, seemed to be taken aback by the sudden end of the match.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
