shocked
Example Sentences
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Merz on Monday said he was "deeply shocked" by the vote but vowed to press ahead with a slate of reforms.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
The trial was a snapshot of community attitudes in 1943, some of which shocked O’Brien as she researched her book.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
“We are shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic loss of our colleague. She was a valued teammate who will be greatly missed,” a Bank of America spokesman said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Katz said he wasn't shocked by the low numbers this winter given the devastating impact of the toxic algal bloom in South Australia since it was first detected in March last year.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
Maybe Leo is too shocked to talk or even think.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
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