shocked
Example Sentences
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“She just looked me in the eye. ... I was shocked, like, her age.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
Many were too shocked to speak, uttering few words before breaking down in tears or retreating into silence.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
“I was shocked at how high the spending amount was and how many renewal commissions were happening,” Meyers told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
The King was "shocked and saddened" to learn about the death, according to a Buckingham Palace spokesperson, and he will be in touch with the family to share his personal condolences.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
The conversation with JP’s parents goes like this: the Williamses are shocked to see JP and ask how he got home.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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