aback
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Logan says he was taken aback by the offer and promptly alerted his former employers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
When county clerk Brianna Lennon got an email in November saying a newly expanded federal system had flagged 74 people on the county’s voter roll as potential noncitizens, she was taken aback.
From Salon • Feb. 27, 2026
Although initially taken aback, Carrie soon decided that she would try and help, even if collecting the bike from her home was obviously no longer an option.
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026
Wijgaarts, 40, was taken aback, thinking they were just in Paris for a weekend getaway.
From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026
“Oh!” she seemed rather taken aback, but rose promptly.
From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
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