shocked
Example Sentences
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The family was shocked to learn of such a serious charge.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
He said people were shocked and distressed, adding that his thoughts were with those involved.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
The picture shocked Al-Drimly, triggering emotions he was still parsing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
This is one of those instances where tennis people need to mingle with non tennis people and get shocked back to reality.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
When I’d first seen his email, I’d been shocked.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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