shocked
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Her slaying shocked the world and put Malta, the European Union's smallest member state, in the spotlight over its apparent rule-of-law failings.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 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
The Archbishop of Canterbury said she was "sad and shocked" to hear about the fatal incident.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
I looked at the piece in my hand, shocked.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
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