shocked
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He has been a long-term critic of efforts to promote normal birth in the health service and said he was "utterly shocked" by Kirkup's claims.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
Meanwhile, the long-time residents of Ayodhya told BBC Hindi that they were shocked by the allegations of corruption at the temple.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026
They should make it out of the group stage—but if they don’t make it out of the group stage, I won’t be shocked.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
He recalls being shocked in 1994 when the Fed doubled the fed-funds rate, to 6%, without warning the market, and in quick steps.
From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026
I was so shocked by what I saw I dropped the apple I was holding in my hand.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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