horrified

Example Sentences

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Dario was horrified as he watched his colleagues be fired one by one, which he considered needlessly cruel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

“The family was horrified and devastated by what they witnessed.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

Winston Churchill was stunned and horrified by the remark.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

Anne, whose name has been changed, told the BBC she was horrified by the injuries sustained by her daughter while she was a patient at St Andrew's Healthcare.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

Penelope was both horrified and fascinated by this strange and comical adventure.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood